Arthur C. Yap

Arthur C. Yap

Chair

Economic Committee of the Congress

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.