Hon Arthur C. Yap Graduated from the Ateneo de Manila University, Juris Doctor, and practiced law for several years. He became the President & CEO of the Philippine International Trading Corporation in 2001. From 2002-2004 he became the Administrator of the National Food Authority until he eventually became the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture from 2002-2004. Hon Yap is now a member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines representing the 3rd District of Bohol. He chairs the Economic Committee of the Congress.
Speaker Details
Arthur C. Yap
Chair
Economic Committee of the Congress
Arthur C. Yap
Speeches
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A Journey of Unity, Hope, and Family: Sandhya Acharya’s Story
As Rabbi David Wolpe states, “Privilege is a call to give back.” Having grown up with so many privileges, Sandhya Acharya always felt that it was...
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United Nation’s Development Program Features GPF Tanzania Youth Peace Project
The following is an excerpt from an article featured by the United Nation’s Development Program (UNDP) Africa. Read the full article HERE....
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Brazil Peacebuilding Program Fosters Understanding and Compassion
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Brazil has been working with the Department of Education in Goiania to uplift students and families in underprivileged...
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GPF Nigeria Promotes Peaceful Election Process During 2023 Polling
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria, in collaboration with Big Minds Communication Consults (BMCC) and the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ),...
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Bringing Education to Children in India: Aishwarya Chaturvedi’s Story
Have you heard of Aishwarya Chaturvedi? Aishwarya is a rising woman leader and a passionate human rights advocate in India. Her story starts in...
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GPF Nigeria Peace and Mediation Committee Encourages Collaboration for Violence-Free Elections
The Kaduna State Peace and Mediation Working Committee was recently inaugurated by Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria to promote a violence-free...
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Youth Advocate for Moral and Innovative Leadership in the Philippines
The “Safe Talks: Tales and Takes by the Youth” is a series of conversations led by young leaders to discuss important social concerns and challenges...
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Citizens Rally Across Korea for Reunification
Building nation-wide grassroots support to advance the cause of a free and unified Korea, Action for Korea United (AKU) hosted four regional rallies...
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Volunteers Protect Tanzanian Beach in Climate Action for Peace Service Project
Volunteers with Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Tanzania took action to clean up Mbalamwezi Beach, one of the country’s most polluted beaches, in...
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Indonesian Youth Learn the Value of Peace through Diversity
People from all walks of life call Indonesia their home. While it has the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia’s famous motto, “Unity...
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GPF Nigeria Empowers Youth Against Election Violence
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Nigeria is helping strengthen communities against election violence across the country in anticipation of the 2023...
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Restoring Broken Dams and Dreams in Malaysia
How many of us would ditch our phones and live off the grid among the hills for a week in this day and age? Well, that’s what eight volunteers from...
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