Christian Yap

Christian Tell Areno Yap is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as 33rd governor of Tarlac since 2025. He represented the 2nd district of Tarlac in the Philippine House of Representatives from 2022 to 2025.

Early life and education

Yap was born on April 29, 1985, in Quezon City. He is the eldest child of Susan Yap. He studied Ateneo de Manila University and Cardiff University for his college education.

Political career

Mayor of Victoria, Tarlac (2019–2022)

Yap is ran for mayor of Victoria, Tarlac but he lost to Marvin Silao over 2,255 votes in 2016.
In 2019, Yap ran again as mayor of Victoria, Tarlac but he won over Marvin Silao.

House of Representatives (2022–2025)

In 2022, Yap was represented the second district of Tarlac until 2025.

Governor of Tarlac (2025–present)

Yap was elected as governor of Tarlac in the 2025 elections after succeeded his mother Susan Yap.

Yap is married to Melissa Yeung and has one son. His mother, Susan Yap, is the current mayor of Tarlac City since 2025. His uncle Victor Yap, is a former representative from the 2nd district of Tarlac from 2016 to 2022. His grandfather, Jose Yap, was also a representative and governor from Tarlac.