Christopherson Yap
Filipino politician (born 1981)
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Christopherson "Coco" Macabata Yap (born November 26, 1981)[1] is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative of the Southern Leyte's 2nd district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022.[2][3] He served as Vice Governor of Southern Leyte from 2016 to 2022.
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Christopherson Yap | |
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Official portrait, 2025 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's 2nd district | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Acting Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| In office August 10, 2017 – October 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Damian Mercado |
| Succeeded by | Damian Mercado |
| Vice Governor of Southern Leyte | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Governor | Damian Mercado |
| Preceded by | Sheferred Lino Tan |
| Succeeded by | Rosa Emilia Mercado |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christopherson Macabata Yap November 26, 1981[1] Cebu City, Philippines |
| Party | Lakas (2022–present) |
| Other political affiliations | PDP–Laban (2018–2022) Liberal (2015–2018) |
| Alma mater | University of San Carlos |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life and education
Yap was born on November 26, 1981 in Cebu City, Philippines to Crispin Yap and Amalia Yap (née Macabata).[4] He studied at the University of San Carlos.
Political career
Vice Governor of Southern Leyte (2016–2022)
Yap was elected as vice governor of Southern Leyte from 2016 to 2022 where he served for two terms.
Acting Governor of Southern Leyte (2017–2018)
In 2017, Yap was appointed as acting governor of Southern Leyte after the suspension of Governor Damian Mercado.[5]
House of Representatives (2025–present)
In 2022, Yap was elected as representative for second district of Southern Leyte.[6][7]
Controversy
Personal life
In 2025, his mother, Amalia Yap ran as governor of Southern Leyte but she lost to Damian Mercado.[4][10]
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
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| Total | % | P. | Swing | |||||
| 2016 | Vice Governor of Southern Leyte | Liberal | 89,324 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | |
| 2019 | PDP–Laban | 131,145 | N/a | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2022 | Representative (Southern Leyte–2nd) | 63,979 | 56.74% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||
| 2025 | Lakas | 74,505 | 52.18% | 1st | N/a | Won | ||