Tim Cayton

Tim Cayton
Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Nueva Vizcaya's Lone District
Assumed office
June 30, 2025 (2025-06-30)
Preceded byLuisa Cuaresma
Mayor of Dupax del Norte
In office
June 30, 2016 (2016-06-30) – June 30, 2025 (2025-06-30)
Preceded byRuben S. Basconcillo Jr.
Succeeded byPaolo Cayton
Member of the Dupax del Norte Municipal Council
In office
June 30, 2013 – June 30, 2016
Personal details
Political partyAksyon (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
Lakas (2021–2024)
NUP (2018–2021)
Independent (2012–2018)
Alma materColegio de San Juan de Letran (AB)
San Sebastian College – Recoletos (LLB)
AwardsMost Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines (2023)

Timothy "Tim" Joseph Estonilo Cayton[1] is a Filipino politician who is a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2025, representing the lone district of Nueva Vizcaya. He previously served as the mayor of Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya for three terms from 2016 to 2025. He was awarded as the “Most Outstanding Mayor of the Philippines” in 2023.[2][3][4]

Electoral history

Election Year Position Party Votes for Cayton Result
Total % Plc. Swing
2025 Representative Aksyon 100,291[3] 1st N/A Won

References

  1. ^ "Timothy Joseph Estonilo Cayton". Rappler. July 20, 2025. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  2. ^ Dumlao, Artemio (June 1, 2025). "Cayton, babantayan ng mga Novo Vizcayano". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  3. ^ a b Ebreo, Ben Moses (May 14, 2025). "Town mayor is Nueva Vizcaya's new congressman". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
  4. ^ Domingo, Leander C. (August 20, 2023). "Dupax del Norte mayor gets award". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 20, 2025.