Arthur C. Yap
Also known as Arthur C. Yap
Arthur "Art" Cua Yap (Chinese: 黃嚴輝; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Gân-hui; pinyin: Huáng Yánhuī; born November 10, 1965) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the former governor of Bohol from 2019 to 2022.
Arthur "Art" Cua Yap (Chinese: 黃嚴輝; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: N̂g Gân-hui; pinyin: Huáng Yánhuī; born November 10, 1965) is a Filipino lawyer and politician who is the former governor of Bohol from 2019 to 2022. He was the secretary of the Department of Agriculture under the Arroyo administration from 2004 to 2005 and from 2006 to 2007. He became a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the 3rd District of Bohol from 2010 to 2019, and the Murang Kuryente Partylist from 2025.[1][2]
Early life and education
Yap was born on November 10, 1965, in Manila. He is the eldest among the three children of Domingo Yap and Natividad Cua. His father was born in Jolo, Sulu and is of Chinese-Tausug descent while his mother, also with Chinese ancestry, was from Dagupan, Pangasinan.[1]
Career
While studying, Yap was recruited by a professor to join the Balane, Barican, Cruz, Alampay Law Office. He worked there for about two years. After being admitted to the bar, he was recommended by Fr.[1]
Controversies
In a January 18, 2023 14-page SC Third Division Decision, Justice Japar Dimaampao ordered the dismissal of Philippine Rice Research Institute car plan charges against Yap based on violation of his speedy trial rights.[1]
Personal life
Yap is married to Carolyne Varquez-Gow, a native of Loboc, Bohol. Together they have 2 children. He speaks Tagalog, English and Cebuano (both Standard and Boholano dialect).[1]
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References
- ↑ a b c d e “Arthur C. Yap”. Wikipedia. Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Rewrite it in your own words where you can. Encyclopedia Retrieved 2026-11-04
- ↑ ^ “Wikidata: Arthur C. Yap”. Wikidata. Source of the dates, places, occupations and offices in the fact box (CC0). Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
Further reading
- “newsinfo.inquirer.net / breakingnews/nation/view/20080307-123439/Yap-says-theres-enough-food-but-prices-higher”. newsinfo.inquirer.net. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. News Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “familysearch.org / ark:/61903/1:1:Q2HP-H4JH”. familysearch.org. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Organization Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “www.discoverbohol.com / bsp/2013/0324-13/One-0324-13.htm”. discoverbohol.com. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “www.congress.gov.ph / members/search.php”. congress.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “congress.gov.ph / members/search.php”. congress.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
- “www.pna.gov.ph / articles/1044999”. pna.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-04
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