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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Nesia and the surname or paternal family name is Yu.
Sulpicio N. Yu Jr.

also known as Doc Junie Yu
Dr. Yu at TUPAD profiling and orientation on March 8, 2023
Mayor of Calape, Bohol
Incumbent
Assumed office
June 30, 2025
Preceded byJulius Caesar Herrera
In office
June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016
Preceded byErnesto C. Herrera II
Succeeded byNelson N. Yu
Vice Mayor of Calape, Bohol
In office
June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2025
Preceded byNelson N. Yu
Succeeded byRoldan O. Damalerio
Personal details
Born
Sulpicio Nesia Yu Jr.

(1959-01-15) January 15, 1959 (age 66)
Calape, Bohol, Philippines
Political partyNUP (2022-present)
Other political
affiliations		Liberal (2013–2022)
Lakas-Kampi (2010–2013)
SpouseGrace Esperanza Garces (deceased)
Parents
  • Sulpicio T. Yu
  • Bienvenida Nesia
Relatives
  • Alfredo N. Yu (brother)
  • Amelita N. Yu (sister)
  • Liliosa N. Yu (sister)
  • Judith N. Yu (sister)
  • Jocelyn N. Yu (sister)
  • Rowena N. Yu (sister)
  • Nelson N. Yu (brother)
  • Mario Ramir N. Yu (brother)
  • Gerardo T. Yu (uncle)
  • Vicente T. Yu (uncle)
Alma materCalape Central Elementary School
Bohol Province Institute (Class of 1975)
OccupationPhysician, Politician
ProfessionFamily Medicine
WebsiteOfficial Facebook

Sulpicio Nesia Yu Jr. (born January 15, 1959), widely known as Doc Junie Yu,[1] is a Filipino physician and politician from Calape, Bohol.[2] He is the incumbent Mayor of Calape, having assumed office on June 30, 2025.[3] A prominent figure in Calape politics for decades, Yu previously served as Mayor from 2007 to 2016.[4][5][6] He subsequently served as Vice Mayor for three consecutive terms from June 30, 2016, to June 30, 2025, winning the elections in 2016, 2019, and 2022.[7][8][9] His career reflects a long-standing commitment to public service, marked by various leadership roles and affiliations with several political parties.

Early life and education

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Sulpicio Nesia Yu Jr. was born on January 15, 1959, in Calape, Bohol. He is the son of Sulpicio "Pisiong" Yu and Bienvenida "Beding" Nesia. [10] He completed his elementary education at Calape Central Elementary School (CCES).[citation needed] For his secondary education, he attended Bohol Province Institute (BPI), where he was the class president of the Class of 1975.[11] He then pursued his medical degree at the Cebu Institute of Medicine, graduating with the Class of 1983.[12] He became a licensed physician specializing in Family Medicine.[13]

Yu hails from a family with a significant presence in local politics. His father is Sulpicio T. Yu, a former vice-mayor of Calape (1980–1986).[14] His uncles include Gerardo T. Yu, a former mayor of Calape (1992–1995);[15] Gerardo's son, Jesus Yves B. Yu, served as Vice Mayor of Calape (2004–2007).[16][citation needed] Another uncle, Vicente Tan Yu, served as a municipal councilor of Calape (2004–2013).[16][4][5] His brother, Nelson N. Yu, also served as mayor of the same municipality (2016–2022).[7][8] Other relatives, such as Vicente Tan Yu's grandson Bill Mark Yu, who served as a councilor of the same municipality (2013–2022, 2025-present).[6][7][17][3]

Medical career

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Before dedicating himself fully to politics, Dr. Yu Jr. practiced medicine. He served the community of Calape as its Municipal Health Officer from circa 1991 to 2007.[18][19] His specialization is in Family Medicine.[13]

Political career

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Known publicly as "Doc Junie Yu,"[1] Dr. Yu Jr.'s political career in Calape spans almost two decades, characterized by his service in the municipality's top executive posts. He has been associated with Lakas-Kampi CMD, the Liberal Party, and, as confirmed by his 2025 Certificate of Candidacy and 2022 election run, the National Unity Party (NUP).[7][8][9][2]

Early public service

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Yu's first foray into public office was as the Municipal Health Officer of Calape (c. 1991–2007).[18][19][citation needed]

First mayoral tenure (2007–2016)

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Dr. Yu Jr. first served as Mayor for three consecutive terms, from June 30, 2007, to June 30, 2016.[4][5][6] He came into office succeeding Ernesto C. Herrera II.[16]

  • In the 2010 local elections, running under Lakas-Kampi, he was re-elected with 12,496 votes (81.40%). His brother, Nelson N. Yu, was his running mate and won as Vice Mayor.
  • For the 2013 local elections, he switched to the Liberal Party and was again re-elected as Mayor with 5,239 votes (61.53%). Nelson N. Yu also won re-election as Vice Mayor.

He was succeeded as Mayor by his brother, Nelson N. Yu, at the end of this tenure in 2016.[7]

Vice Mayor (2016–2025)

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Following his terms as mayor, Dr. Yu Jr. served as Vice Mayor of Calape from June 30, 2016, to June 30, 2025, winning elections in 2016 (LP),[7] 2019 (LP),[8] and 2022 (NUP).[9] His predecessor as Vice Mayor was his brother, Nelson N. Yu.[7]

  • In the 2016 elections, he ran for Vice Mayor under the Liberal Party and won with 12,792 votes.[7] He served alongside his brother who was elected Mayor.
  • He was re-elected as Vice Mayor in the 2019 elections, under the Liberal Party, garnering 14,369 votes (89.47%).
  • In the 2022 elections, running under the National Unity Party (NUP), he secured another term as Vice Mayor with 11,960 votes.[9] During this term, he served with Mayor Julius Caesar Herrera (NPC). His brother, Nelson Yu (NUP), also ran for Mayor in this election but was unsuccessful.[9] In August 2024, The Bohol Tribune reported that the Office of the Ombudsman for the Visayas dismissed corruption charges against Yu Jr., which had been filed by Mayor Herrera related to alleged usurpation of authority in signing contracts of service. The Ombudsman found Yu Jr. acted within his authority as Presiding Officer of the Sangguniang Bayan.[20] Upon his election as Mayor in 2025, he was succeeded as Vice Mayor by Roldan O. Damalerio (PFP).[3]

Second mayoral tenure (2025–present)

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Dr. Yu Jr. made a successful bid to return to Calape's top post in the May 2025 local elections. Running under the NUP, he won the mayoralty with 11,688 votes (54.59%).[3] He assumed office on June 30, 2025, succeeding Julius Caesar F. Herrera. His Vice Mayor is Roldan O. Damalerio.[3]

Personal life

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Sulpicio N. Yu Jr. and his late wife, Grace Esperanza Garces-Yu,[13] had children, including:

  • Gaius Sulpicio Garces Yu III, a physician who placed 10th in the October 2023 Physician Licensure Examination.[21][22][13]
  • Gay Sophia Yu-Charley, a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner practicing in San Diego, California, affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.[23][24][25]
  • Gus Siegfred Garces Yu, owner of GSY Pharma, a drug wholesaler based in Calape, Bohol.[26][27]
  • Gayle Suzette Garces Yu, who was previously a registered nurse and represented Bohol in the Miss Philippines Earth 2015 pageant, became a licensed physician in October 2022.[28][29]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Doc Junie Yu Official Facebook Profile". Facebook. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Certificate of Candidacy - Sulpicio N. Yu Jr. - Mayor, Calape, Bohol (2025)" (PDF). Commission on Election (Philippines). Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Calape, Bohol - May 2025 Local Election Results". Rappler. May 15, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c "Calape Municipal Officials (2007–2010) - Archived". Bohol.gov.ph via Wayback Machine. August 4, 2009. Archived from the original on August 4, 2009. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c "Calape Municipal Officials (2010–2013) - Archived". Bohol.gov.ph via Wayback Machine. September 29, 2011. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Calape Municipal Officials (2013–2016) - Archived". Bohol.gov.ph via Wayback Machine. February 3, 2014. Archived from the original on February 3, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d e f g h "Calape, Bohol - Eleksyon 2016 Local Results". GMA News Online. May 18, 2016. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c d "Calape, Bohol - Eleksyon 2019 Local Results". GMA Network. May 14, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  9. ^ a b c d e "Calape, Bohol - Eleksyon 2022 Local Results". GMA News Online. May 13, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  10. ^ Philippines (February 18, 1963). Official Gazette. Vol. 59. p. 1119. Retrieved June 9, 2025.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  11. ^ "Junie Yu - Isip BPI '75 class president..." Facebook. May 18, 2025. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  12. ^ "Sulpicio "Junie" Yu Jr. - Work and Education". Facebook. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c d "Congratulatory Celebration". The Bohol Tribune. November 26, 2023.
  14. ^ "Municipality of Calape - Facebook". Archive Today. Archived from the original on 2024-03-25. Retrieved 2025-05-25. Sending all prayers and our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Former Vice Mayor Sulpicio Tan Yu, Sr.
  15. ^ "Gerardo T. Yu, Mayor (1992–1995)". Internet Archive. Retrieved 2025-05-25. Portrait of Gerardo T. Yu taken at Calape Municipal Hall
  16. ^ a b c "Calape Municipal Officials (2004–2007) - Archived". Bohol.gov.ph via Wayback Machine. October 10, 2006. Archived from the original on 10 October 2006. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  17. ^ "Calape Municipal Officials (2019–2022) - Archived". Bohol.gov.ph via Wayback Machine. June 14, 2022. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  18. ^ a b "Untold Dream of CVSCAFT Calape Campus". Archived from the original on November 7, 2024. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
  19. ^ a b Stop the Killings, Abductions, and Involuntary Or Enforced Disappearances in the Philippines. IBON Foundation. 2007. p. 79. Retrieved June 9, 2025.
  20. ^ "Ombudsman clears Calape vice mayor of corruption charges". The Bohol Tribune. August 11, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  21. ^ "List of passers, October 2023 Physicians Licensure Examination". GMA News Online. November 10, 2023.
  22. ^ "Boholano among top-notchers in Oct 2023 medical board". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 12, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  23. ^ "Gay Sophia Charley, NP". Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  24. ^ "Gay Sophia Y. Charley, GNP - San Diego, CA". ProviderWire.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  25. ^ "Gay Sophia Yu Charley, Nurse Practitioner in San Diego, CA". MedicareList.com. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  26. ^ "GSY Pharma - FDA Drug Distributor Verification". Food and Drug Administration Philippines. January 18, 2019. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  27. ^ "Notice of Award - GSY Pharma (PHO-CEDEC-NC-2022-266)". Province of Bohol Official Website. January 30, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  28. ^ "Calape nurse is Bohol bet in Miss Philippines-Earth 2015". Bohol Chronicle. April 5, 2015. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
  29. ^ "Physician Licensure Examination Results, Cebu - October 2022" (PDF). Professional Regulation Commission (Philippines). October 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2025.
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