Secretary, Department of Agriculture
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND & AFFILIATIONS
Integrated Bar of the Philippines
American Society of International Law
Ateneo de Manila University Alumni Association
(College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law)
Philippines Constitutional Association, Inc.
EXPERIENCE (Professional and Community Involvement)
Oct. 2006-Present
Secretary
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
July 2006-Present
North Luzon Agribusiness Quadrangle Development Champion
Dec. 2005-Present
Presidential Adviser for Job Creation
May-Oct. 2006
Director General
Presidential Management Staff
Aug. 2004-June 2005
Secretary, Department of Agriculture
Under his leadership he continued to uphold its vision of a modernized smallholder agriculture and fisheries, a diversified rural economy that is dynamic, technologically advance and internationally competitive.
Feb. 2004-August 2004
Undersecretary For Luzon Operations
Department of Agriculture
Oct. 2002-Aug. 2004
Administrator
NATIONAL FOOD AUTHORITY (NFA)
The NFA, under Presidential Decree No. 4 is the Philippine government agency tasked overseeing the National Food Security Program. The NFA exercises regulatory and marketing/distribution function for grains, cereals and other food commodities through its office and warehouse nationwide.
Aug. 2001-Septermber
President/CEO
PHILIPPINE INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP.
The PITC is the sole government trading company, which is, involved in assisting SME exporters through its trade auxiliary support services. PITC also implements the Governments counter trade program and is attached agency of the Department of Trade & Industry. Under Yap, PITC registered positive income figures for the first time since 1993. His tenure was marked with professionalism, increased sales, and concern employee's and benefits.
1998-2001
Co-Founding Partner
YAP JACINTO JACOB LAW OFFICE
The YJJ Law Office is a professional partnership in the general practice of law. The other Name Partners of the Law Firm are Atty. KIM S. JACINTO AND Atty. FLORANTE B. JACOB. Special Counsels of the firms are: HON. MONICO V. JACOB AND HON. FELIPE B. ALFONSO.
1997-1999
National Presidential
PHILIPPINE ASSOCIATION OF PAINT MANUFACTURERS
The PAPM is the official umbrella organization of the paints and coating manufacturers of the Philippines. It also represents numerous local and indent chemical suppliers. Representing a sector of at least 15,000 jobs, the PAPM was founded in 1961 and represents the industry in Congress, the Philippine government and with international counterpart organizations. Yap was primarily responsible for bringing the PAPM international recognition, by co-hosting and co-organizing, the 9th Asia Pacific Coatings Show at the World Trade Center in 1999. The Coatings show in the premiere Chemicals and Paints show in Asia, which drew more than 2000 foreign delegate participants
1992-1995
Associate
AZCUNA, YORAC, SARMIENTO ARROYO AND CHUA LAW OFFICES
A firm engaged in the general practice of law, Yap primarily engaged in litigation and corporate work. Name Partners of the Firm are: HON. ADOLF S. AZCUNA, HON. HAYDEE B. YORAC, HON. MARIANO E. P. SARMIENTO II, HON. FELICITAS AQUINO-ARROYO, ATTY. WILLIAM T. CHUA
1989-1990
BALANCE BARICAN, CRUZ AND ALAMPAY LAW OFFICES
As an internship clerk, Yap fulfilled a whole range of assigned legal research work. Name Partners of the Firm are : RUBEN F. BALANE, HON. GERRY BARICAN, ALFONSO CRUZ AND NESTOR ALAMPAY.
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
1987-1991
- Juris Doctor - Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) School of Law
- Philippine Delegation Chairman to the Jessup International Moot Court
- Competition (Washington DC, 1989-'90)
- Vice Chairman of the Ateneo Society of International Law Journal (1989)
- Contributing writer to the Ateneo Law Journal (1989-1991)
- Member of the American Society of International
1983-1987
A.B. Honors Degree in Management and Economics, ADMU (Deans' List)
Coursework included management, finance, economics, statistics, calculus, econometrics and operations research.
Member, Ateneo de Manila University Council (1986-1987)
Secretary-General Ateneo de Manila University Student Council (1986-1987)
Elected Member, General Assembly (1984-1985)
1971-1983
Elementary and High School Studies, Honor Student
Xavier School (Greenhills, San Juan)