Victor Yap
Filipino politician
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Victor Areno Yap (born March 4, 1966) is a Filipino politician who is recently served as a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 2nd district of Tarlac.[1][2] He also sits as Chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology.[3] He previously served as Governor of Tarlac from 2007 to 2016.[4]
Pearl Pacada (2010–2013)
Enrique Cojuangco Jr. (2013–2016)
Victor A. Yap | |
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Yap's certificate of candidacy photo in 2024 | |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from the Tarlac's 2nd congressional district | |
| In office June 30, 2016 – June 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Yap |
| Succeeded by | Christian Yap |
| 31st Governor of Tarlac | |
| In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Marcelino Aganon Jr. (2007–2010) Pearl Pacada (2010–2013) Enrique Cojuangco Jr. (2013–2016) |
| Preceded by | Jose V. Yap Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Susan Yap |
| Vice Mayor of Victoria | |
| In office February 2, 1988 – June 30, 1998 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Victor Areno Yap March 4, 1966 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Party | NPC |
| Relations | Susan Yap (sister) Jose Yap Jr. (brother) Christian Yap (nephew) Rolando Macasaet (brother-in-law) Emilio Yap Macasaet (nephew) |
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| Alma mater | University of the Philippines |
Biography
Education
Yap studied at Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines[which?], obtaining a master’s degree in Strategic Studies.[5]
Political career
Yap served as vice mayor of Victoria, Tarlac, from 1988 to 1998. In 1999, he was named to the board of directors of the Clark Development Corporation.[5]
He was executive assistant to the governor of Tarlac from 2001, and was elected governor in 2007.[5]
Yap is the son of former Governor Jose “Aping” Yap Sr. and brother of former Governor & current Tarlac City Mayor Susan Yap.[5] He is a member of Upsilon Sigma Phi.[6]