PULITIKLAN › Mga pamilya › Zamboanga del Norte Uy family of Zamboanga del Norte The Dipolog-based Uys hold the governorship (Darel Dexter), the 1st district seat (Roberto "Pinpin" Jr.) and the Dipolog and Dapitan mayoralties (parents Roberto and Evelyn). The family has held Dipolog since 1998.
4 documented relatives · 4 currently in public office · 6 documented relationships · Province of Zamboanga del Norte
Open the interactive map → Tap any name to follow the connection and read the evidence behind it. Who they are How they are related Roberto “Berto” Yu Uy and Evelyn “Belen” Tang Uy — SpousesMarriage Evidence: Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “In what appears to be an attempt to prevent the Jalosjos family’s resources from being diverted to Dipolog, Roberto’s wife, Evelyn Tang-Uy, filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for mayor of Dapitan.” ; Rappler · Jalosjos proclaimed mayor in Dapitan ; Inquirer · Jalosjos clan suffers rout in Zamboanga del Norte races Roberto “Berto” Yu Uy and Darel Dexter Tang Uy — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter Uy, son of former governor Roberto Uy and former Dipolog mayor Evelyn Tang-Uy.” ; PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races ; Inquirer · Jalosjos clan suffers rout in Zamboanga del Norte races Evelyn “Belen” Tang Uy and Darel Dexter Tang Uy — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (Wayback) · “Since 1998, Dipolog has been under the Uys as mayor: Roberto Sr. from 1998 to 2007, his wife Evelyn from 2007 to 2016, and their son Darel Dexter from 2016.” ; Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post Roberto “Berto” Yu Uy and Roberto “Pinpin” Tan Uy Jr. — Father → sonBlood Evidence: Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “In the province’s 1st congressional district, Representative Roberto Uy Jr., a son and namesake of the former governor, has been challenged by Pinan town Mayor Cecilia Jalosjos, a sister of Romeo.” ; Rappler · Zamboanga del Norte replaces a dynasty with another dynasty ; Rappler · 'Nuisance bet' muddles Zamboanga del Norte congressional race Evelyn “Belen” Tang Uy and Roberto “Pinpin” Tan Uy Jr. — Mother → sonBlood Evidence: MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (Wayback) · “Pinpin Uy, also son of Roberto Sr. and Evelyn, served as mayor of Polanco from 2013 to 2016.” ; PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races ; MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (read via web.archive.org/web/20220518140848) Darel Dexter Tang Uy and Roberto “Pinpin” Tan Uy Jr. — BrothersBlood Evidence: PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · “Roberto “Pinpin” Uy Jr., the other son of Belen and Berto, won the 1 st District congressional race, too.” How this was researched Researched September 2026 against Comelec 2025 results. Every relationship is quoted from a published source; people who share a surname without a published statement of kinship are left out. Family relationships do not imply wrongdoing or political agreement.
Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.
Open the Uy relationship map → Sources Rappler · RESULTS: Dipolog City 2025 · 2025-05-13 MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (read via web.archive.org/web/20220518140848) · 2021-11-17 Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · 2024-10-10 Rappler · RESULTS: Dapitan City 2025 · 2025-05-13 PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · 2025-05-20 Rappler · RESULTS: Zamboanga del Norte election 2025 · 2025-05-13 Rappler · Jalosjos dynasty suffers major losses in Zamboanga del Norte · 2025-05-13 Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “In what appears to be an attempt to prevent the Jalosjos family’s resources from being diverted to Dipolog, Roberto’s wife, Evelyn Tang-Uy, filed her certificate of candidacy (COC) for mayor of Dapitan.” · 2024-10-10 Rappler · Jalosjos proclaimed mayor in Dapitan · 2019-05-18 Inquirer · Jalosjos clan suffers rout in Zamboanga del Norte races · 2025-05-13 Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “Dipolog City Mayor Darel Dexter Uy, son of former governor Roberto Uy and former Dipolog mayor Evelyn Tang-Uy.” · 2024-10-10 MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (Wayback) · “Since 1998, Dipolog has been under the Uys as mayor: Roberto Sr. from 1998 to 2007, his wife Evelyn from 2007 to 2016, and their son Darel Dexter from 2016.” · 2021-11-17 Rappler · Jalosjos, Uy sons face off in race for Zamboanga del Norte's top post · “In the province’s 1st congressional district, Representative Roberto Uy Jr., a son and namesake of the former governor, has been challenged by Pinan town Mayor Cecilia Jalosjos, a sister of Romeo.” · 2024-10-10 Rappler · Zamboanga del Norte replaces a dynasty with another dynasty · 2013-05-16 Rappler · 'Nuisance bet' muddles Zamboanga del Norte congressional race · 2022-05-13 MindaNews · Political dynasties battle it out in Zambo Norte (Wayback) · “Pinpin Uy, also son of Roberto Sr. and Evelyn, served as mayor of Polanco from 2013 to 2016.” · 2021-11-17 PCIJ · Jalosjos dynasty loses Zamboanga del Norte provincial, congressional, and city races · “Roberto “Pinpin” Uy Jr., the other son of Belen and Berto, won the 1 st District congressional race, too.” · 2025-05-20 Other families documented in Zamboanga del Norte Labadlabad The Sindangan-based Labadlabads, allies of the Uys, have held the 2nd district seat since 2007 (Rosendo, then his wife Glona, then their daughter Irene) and the Sindangan mayoralty (Rosendo, then Glona). Amatong Former governor and 3rd district representative Isagani Amatong was succeeded in the House by his son Adrian Michael "Ian" Amatong, an Uy ally. Yebes Adds Board Member Richard "Chady" Go Yebes, son of ex-governor Rolando Yebes. Quimbo Former Labason mayor Eddie Quimbo, now a Labason councilor, is the father of Labason Mayor Jelster Ed "Jed" Quimbo. A PNA report names Jed's brother "Justin", matching Gutalac Mayor Eddie Justin Quimbo. Uy (Liloy) Liloy Mayor Roberto Lim Uy Jr. and his wife, 3rd district Board Member Venus Uy; no source ties them to the Dipolog Uys. Janihim Sirawai Mayor Aljazar Janihim is the son of former Sirawai mayor Gamar Janihim. All families and officials in Zamboanga del Norte →
