Roberto Uy

Roberto Yu Uy, also known as Berto Uy is a Chinese Filipino politician from the province of Zamboanga del Norte in the Philippines.[1] He currently serves as a Governor of Zamboanga del Norte.

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Yu and the surname or paternal family name is Uy.
The Honorable

Roberto Uy
Governor of Zamboanga del Norte
Assumed office
June 30, 2013
PresidentBenigno Aquino III
Rodrigo Duterte
Vice GovernorSenen O. Angeles
Preceded byRolando E. Yebes
Mayor of Dipolog City
In office
June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
PresidentJoseph Estrada
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Vice MayorEdelburgo L. Cheng
Senen O. Angeles
Preceded byEdelburgo L. Cheng
Succeeded byEvelyn T. Uy
Personal details
BornRoberto Yu Uy
(1952-12-28) December 28, 1952
Mapang, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Political partyPDP–Laban (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal Party (2013–2018)
Lakas-CMD (1998–2007)
Children7
ResidenceDipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte
Alma materAdamson University
Chiang Kai Shek College
OccupationBusinessman
politician
Nickname(s)Berto

Early life and career

Uy was born on December 28, 1952, in Mapang, Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte. His parents, Isaias Ang Uy and Francisca Yu Uy are businesspeople who would pave the way in Dipolog's local business scene. He took up his elementary education at Dipolog Community School (formerly Dipolog Chinese School), then he took up his secondary studies at Chiang Kai Shek College in Manila. He took up a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Adamson University.[2] Before entering politics, he worked with his father in managing their family businesses, which include a hotel and pension house, a fast food restaurant, a hardware store, and sale of copra.

Political career

For an unspecified period prior to his election as city mayor, Uy served as Officer in Charge-Barangay Captain of Barangay Central, an urban barangay of the city.[3]

Mayor of Dipolog

Uy started his political career when he was elected and sworn as City Mayor of Dipolog from 1998 to 2007. As he is term-limited and barred from running for a fourth term, Uy ran for Governor of Zamboanga del Norte in 2007 but was defeated by Governor Rolando E. Yebes. Uy briefly retired from politics and return to his business endeavors.

Governor of Zamboanga del Norte

In 2013, Uy made his return to politics after he was elected and sworn in as Governor of Zamboanga del Norte in 2013 and 2016.[4] In 2019, another candidate for governor was running under the name "Roberto Escobido Uy", which is similar to Uy's name. The Commission on Elections declared the candidacy of "Roberto Escobido Uy" as nuisance, making the incumbent governor the legitimate candidate to participate.[5][6][7] Uy won the 2019 election, securing a third and final term in office.[8][9]

Controversies

In 2016, Uy and two other provincial officials were being sued by the City Government of Dapitan over the alleged illegal extraction or quarrying of sand and gravel in Dapitan's remote Barangay Aseniero, conducted by the Provincial Engineering Office since 2014.[10]

Suspension

Sometime after being reelected in the 2016 local election, Uy was suspended by the Office of the Ombudsman for three (3) months for simple misconduct.[11] The Ombudsman found Uy guilty of simple misconduct for the termination of 6 Provincial Government employees, hired under the administration of former Governor Rolando Yebes, since assuming office in 2013.[12][13][14][15]

Illegal drug connections

In a privilege speech made in the House of Representatives on September 21, 2016, Rep. Seth Frederick "Bullet" Jalosjos of Zamboanga del Norte's 1st District linked Uy and the police to the drug trade in the province.[16] Uy, who at the time was facing suspension for simple misconduct by the Ombudsman, denied the claims made, and challenged Jalosjos to a debate which led to a congressional hearing right after.[17][18]

Personal life

He is married to Evelyn Tang Uy who also served as mayor of Dipolog (2007–2016), and had 7 children together, including Roberto Jr. who was mayor of Municipality of Polanco (2013–2016), and Darel Dexter who is mayor of Dipolog (2016–present). He was a businessman working with his father's business prior to joining politics. His business portfolio includes hotel and sale of copra.

References
  1. "Roberto Uy Biography – PeoPlaid Profile, Career, Governor". PeoPlaid. August 6, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  2. "City of Dipolog : Dipolog City Mayor Roberto Y. Uy". Old website of the City of Dipolog. Archived from the original on November 27, 2010.
  3. "BRIEF PROFILE OF MAYOR ROBERTO Y. UY". Old website of the City of Dipolog. Archived from the original on July 21, 2003. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  4. Laput, Gualberto (May 16, 2013). "Zamboanga del Norte replaces a dynasty with another dynasty". Rappler. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
  5. Hilario, Ernesto M. "Comelec's wise move in Zambo Norte row". Manila Standard. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  6. Manalastas, Jester P. (April 26, 2019). "Zambo del Norte gubernatorial bet declared nuisance candidate". Journal Online. Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  7. "SC affirms Comelec's declaration of Berto Uy's foe as nuisance bet". Archived from the original on May 20, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  8. Laput, Gualberto (May 20, 2019). "Poll winners in Zambo Norte proclaimed". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on September 17, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2020.
  9. Rappler.com. "Uy retains governorship of Zamboanga del Norte". Rappler. Archived from the original on July 18, 2019. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
  10. Laput, Gualberto (October 26, 2016). "Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte officials clash over quarry operations". Rappler. Retrieved January 18, 2021.
  11. "Ombudsman orders suspension of Zamboanga del Norte governor". Office of the Ombudsman. June 20, 2016. Archived from the original on November 24, 2018. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  12. Laput, Gualberto (June 21, 2016). "Reelected Zamboanga del Norte governor gets 3-month suspension". Rappler. Archived from the original on October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  13. Laput, Gualberto (March 18, 2015). "Terminated Zamboanga del Norte employee fights back". Rappler. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  14. Nonato, Vince F. (September 20, 2016). "Zamboanga del Norte governor ordered suspended". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  15. Nonato, Vince F. (September 21, 2016). "Zamboanga del Norte governor suspended". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  16. Laput, Gualberto (September 26, 2016). "Jalosjos links governor, policeman to Zamboanga del Norte drug trade". Rappler. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  17. Laput, Gualberto (October 6, 2016). "Zamboanga del Norte gov: I'm a drugstore owner, not a drug lord". Rappler. Retrieved October 5, 2020.
  18. Quismorio, Ellson A. (September 27, 2017). "Barbers says Congress can ask for relief of cops involved in EJK, illegal drugs". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 27, 2017. Retrieved August 8, 2019.
Political offices
Preceded by
Edelburgo L. Cheng		 Mayor of Dipolog
1998–2007		 Succeeded by
Evelyn T. Uy
Preceded by
Rolando E. Yebes		 Governor of Zamboanga del Norte
2013–present		 Incumbent


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