Mitch Cajayon-Uy is a Filipino politician. She is currently serving as congresswoman of the second legislative district of Caloocan City in Metro Manila, Philippines. Running under the then ruling PDP-Laban Party in the May 9, 2022 elections, she defeated 4 other candidates namely Roberto Samson of Lakas-CMD, Maca Asistio of NPC, Alex Mangasar of Reporma, and Jacob Cabochan of Aksyon.
Personal Information
Complete Name –> Mary Mitzi Lim Cajayon-Uy
Nickname –> Mitch, Ate Mitch
Birth Date –> May 6, 1978 (Age 44)
Hometown –> Caloocan City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Family
Husband –> Johnny Uy (Married 2016)
Education
College –> N/A
Political Career / Work Experiences
2007-2013, 2022-Present – Congresswoman
2017-2022 – Executive Director, Council for the Welfare of Children
2013, 2016 – Ran for congress but lost to Edgar Erice
2004-2007 – City Councilor
* Former Miss Caloocan
Laws / Bills / Resolutions
Republic Act 10627 – Anti-Bullying Act
Republic Act 10152 – Mandatory Infant and Children Immunization Act
Republic Act 10630 – An Act Strengthening the Juvenile Justice System
Controversy
On November 12, 2021, Congresswoman Mitch Cajayon-Uy was acquitted by Sandiganbayan of graft and malversation charges in relation to the alleged misuse of ₱10 million in Priority Development Assistance Fund for supposed ghost projects in 2009.
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