The election of Hon. Roberto Y. Uy to the helm of the City Government of Dipolog has manifested an added bonus in our community's industrial dynamo that has drawn in capitalists and industrialists under the touch of City Hall's new incumbents. His presence in their Local Government

Unit is a good piece of magnet to investors. Quoting one prominent Chinese leader, "Let a thousand flowers bloom in the time of inspired reign of change and progress, Mayor Uy's battlecry and slogan."

Fondly known as Berto, Mayor Roberto Y. Uy assumed office as the 18th Mayor of Dipolog City on June 30, 1998, highnoon.

As a private person, he and his family own a chain of businesses in the city i.e. fast-food, restaurant, hotel, auto supply, photo-developing center, copra-buying and others. His marital bliss with Evelyn Tang has brought forth seven children, five boys and two girls.

His entry into politics was inspired by blessings from his parents, brothers, and sisters, coupled with his strong determination to be of service to his co-Dipolognons.

While his experience in the private sector and as OIC-Barangay Captain in Central Barangay has given him the wisdom and spectrum to the face the challenges in public office, he has maintained his openness in the heart and mind, and has shown eagerness to learn the basic tenets in public administration.

Noted as a God- fearing person, he sustained the low-profile personality and humility that has captured full support from his peers both from the private and government sectors earning their respect, trust and confidence. His sacred commitment to work and service in one family regardless of creed, social standing and party affiliations, has brought to the realization of his administration's primor

For Mayor Roberto Uy, his commitment as a public servant is casting away partisan politics and to continuously move forward, in a manner that shall be compassionate yet firm; considerate yet honest; simple yet sincere.