Who Is Mitch Cajayon-Uy? Former Caloocan Congresswoman Linked to Flood Control Mess

Former Caloocan 2nd District representative Mitch Cajayon-Uy has recently been linked to the flood control project controversy in Bulacan. Her name surfaced during Senate hearings where ex-DPWH engineers accused her and several politicians of receiving kickbacks. Cajayon-Uy has denied all allegations, saying her projects in Caloocan are open for public inspection.

Mitch Cajayon-Uy in the Flood Control Mess

On September 19, 2025, DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez claimed that Cajayon-Uy received ₱16.5 million in payoffs from 2022 to 2023. She quickly rejected the accusation, pointing out that she served as a congresswoman in Caloocan, not Bulacan.

On September 23, 2025, her name came up again when Hernandez’s former superior, Henry Alcantara, tagged her as another alleged recipient of commissions. Along with Cajayon-Uy, high-profile names such as Jinggoy Estrada, Joel Villanueva, Bong Revilla Jr., and Zaldy Co were also mentioned in the hearing.

Early Life and Political Career

• Full Name: Mary Mitzi Cajayon-Uy

• Date of Birth: May 6, 1978

• Pageant Start: Won Miss Caloocan in 2000

• City Councilor: Served as Caloocan councilor (2004–2007)

• House Representative: Represented Caloocan’s 2nd District for two terms (2007–2013)

• Executive Role: Appointed in 2017 as Executive Director of the Council for the Welfare of Children under the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

• Return to Congress: Elected again in 2022, serving until 2025

• Committee Roles: Vice chairperson of the House committees on Appropriations, Labor and Employment, and Metro Manila Development

• 2025 Elections: Lost reelection bid to Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan

PDAF Scam Allegations

In July 2018, Cajayon-Uy was charged with graft and malversation over the alleged misuse of ₱10 million from her Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) in 2009.

The case involved supposed ghost projects under the Comprehensive Integrated Delivery of Social Services (CIDSS) program in partnership with the Kaloocan Assistance Council Inc. (KACI). The Ombudsman found probable cause to indict her along with former DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral, other officials, and the KACI president.

Cajayon-Uy’s Response

Cajayon-Uy has consistently denied corruption allegations, insisting that her work as a lawmaker is transparent. Regarding the flood control controversy, she emphasized that all projects in Caloocan’s 2nd District from 2022–2025 are on public record and can be checked by anyone.

Mitch Cajayon-Uy’s political career has been marked by both achievements and controversies. From her start as Miss Caloocan to becoming a congresswoman, and later being linked to high-profile corruption scandals, she remains a controversial figure in Philippine politics.