Christopherson Yap
Christopherson Yap | |
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.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives from Southern Leyte's 2nd congressional 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 Cebu City, Philippines |
| Party | NUP (2026–present) |
Other political affiliations | Lakas (2022–2026) PDP–Laban (2018–2022) Liberal (2015–2018) |
| Education | University of San Carlos |
| Occupation | Politician |
Christopherson Macabata Yap (born November 26, 1981), also known as Coco Yap 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. He served as Vice Governor of Southern Leyte from 2016 to 2022.
Early life and education
Yap was born on November 26, 1981 in Cebu City, Philippines to Crispin Yap and Amalia Yap (née Macabata). 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.
House of Representatives (2020–present)
In 2022, Yap was elected as representative for second district of Southern Leyte. In 2025, he was reelected.
Controversies
In 2016, a 17-year-old girl accused Yap for raping her when he was vice governor. In 2018, the case filed against him was dismissed.
Personal life
In 2025, his mother, Amalia Yap ran as governor of Southern Leyte but she lost to Damian Mercado.
Electoral history
| Year | Office | Party | Votes received | Result | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
References
- 1 2 "Coco Yap". Rappler.com. February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Reyes, Ronald O. (December 12, 2022). "Southern Leyte lawmaker lauds Romualdez, House allies". Sunstar Publishing Inc. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Christopherson Yap". Serbisyo.ph.
- 1 2 "Amalia Macabata Yap". Rappler.com. March 12, 2026.
- ↑ Amazona, Roel (July 5, 2018). "Guv asks PRRD to build Malasakit Center in Southern Leyte". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Sarwell Meniano and Lizbeth Ann Abella (August 28, 2019). "Southern Leyte voters to elect 2 solons on Oct. 26". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Meniano, Sarwell (July 2, 2022). "Solon upbeat about new admin's concern for E. Visayas". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ "Oging, Coco back in Congress". Southern Leyte Times. May 20, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
- ↑ "17-year-old accuses Southern Leyte governor of rape". GMA News. February 22, 2018. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- ↑ Abella, Lizbeth Ann (May 12, 2018). "Southern Leyte guv 'relieved' over rape case dismissal". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
- 1 2 "RESULTS: Southern Leyte election 2025". Rappler. Retrieved March 12, 2026.