Victor Yu | |
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| 15th Governor of Zamboanga del Sur | |
| In office June 30, 2019 – June 30, 2025 | |
| Vice Governor | Roseller Ariosa |
| Preceded by | Antonio H. Cerilles |
| Succeeded by | Divina Grace Yu |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Zamboanga del Sur's First District | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Isidoro E. Real, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Divina Grace Yu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victor Jo Yu (1965-12-23) December 23, 1965 |
| Party | PFP (2024-present) |
Other political affiliations | PDP-Laban (2018-2024) NPC (2007-2018) |
| Spouse | Divina Grace Cabardo |
| Children | 3, including Victoria and Joseph |
| Profession | Civil Engineer |
Victor Jo Yu is a Filipino politician who served as Governor of Zamboanga del Sur from 2019 to 2025. He previously served as the representative of the first district of Zamboanga del Sur in the 14th, 15th and 16th Congress of the Philippines.[1] He signed the House Resolution 1109 calling for a constituent assembly to amend the Constitution.
During the 2019 Elections, he defeated Antonio H. Cerilles by almost 100,000 votes and became Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, ending the latter’s 18-year tenure as provincial governor.
In the 2025 local elections, he ran for mayor of Pagadian City facing Sammy Co, but was defeated.[2]
Personal life
He is the son of Paking Yu of Zamboanga Motors and Ramona Fishing Corporation based in Pagadian. He is married to Divina Grace Cabardo; they have three children.
In September 2021, Yu announced that he contracted the COVID-19 virus.[3]
References
- "House of Representatives House Members".
- Agonoy, Leah (October 10, 2024). "In Zamboanga del Sur, Yu family seeks to expand political territory". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 19, 2026.
- Garcia, Teofilo Jr. (1 September 2021). "Zambo Sur guv contracts Covid-19". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 26 November 2021.