Victoria Yu
Filipino politician (born 1996)
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Jeyzel Victoria Cabardo Yu (born September 5, 1996)[1] is a Filipino politician who is a member of the House of Representatives for Zamboanga del Sur's 2nd congressional district since 2022.[2]
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September 5, 1996
affiliationsPDP–Laban (2021–2024)
Victoria Yu | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines for Zamboanga del Sur's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Leonardo Babasa Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jeyzel Victoria Cabardo Yu September 5, 1996 |
| Party | Lakas (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2021–2024) |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Joseph Yu (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Los Baños (BS) |
Personal life
Yu was born on September 5, 1996 in Cagayan de Oro in the province of Misamis Oriental. She is the child of then former Governor of Zamboanga del Sur, Victor Yu and current Governor, Divina Grace Yu.[3] She is also the older sister of incumbent representative, Joseph Yu of Zamboanga del Sur's 1st congressional district.[4]
Educational background
Yu graduated from The University of the Philippines Los Baños as an undergraduate and her secondary school is The Zamboanga del Sur National High School.[5]
Political career
Yu ran for Representative of Zamboanga del Sur's 2nd district under PDP-Laban (now PDP) during the 2022 elections and successfully defeated incumbent Leonardo Babasa Jr. of Lakas–CMD.[6] Yu ran for re-election under Lakas–CMD during the 2025 elections and won. [7]
Electoral history
2025
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Yu (incumbent) | Lakas-CMD | 125,668 | 55.00 | |
| Auring Cerilles | NPC | 102,804 | 45.00 | |
| Total | 228,472 | 100.00 | ||
| Registered voters/turnout | 283,148 | – | ||
| Source: [8] | ||||