Christopherson Macabata Yap (born November 26, 1981), also known as Coco Yap is a Filipino politician. He is currently serving as representative of the Southern Leyte's 2nd district in the House of Representatives of the Philippines since 2022. He served as Vice Governor of Southern Leyte from 2016 to 2022.
Early life and education Yap was born on November 26, 1981 in Cebu City, Philippines to Crispin Yap and Amalia Yap (née Macabata). He studied at the University of San Carlos.
Political career
Vice Governor of Southern Leyte (2016–2022) Yap was elected as vice governor of Southern Leyte from 2016 to 2022 where he served for two terms.
Acting Governor of Southern Leyte (2017–2018) In 2017, Yap was appointed as acting governor of Southern Leyte after the suspension of Governor Damian Mercado.
House of Representatives (2020–present) In 2022, Yap was elected as representative for second district of Southern Leyte. In 2025, he was reelected.
Controversies In 2016, a 17-year-old girl accused Yap for raping her when he was vice governor. In 2018, the case filed against him was dismissed.
Personal life In 2025, his mother, Amalia Yap ran as governor of Southern Leyte but she lost to Damian Mercado.
Electoral history + Electoral history of Christopherson YapYearOfficePartyVotes receivedResultTotal %.Swing2016Vice Governor of Southern Leyte Liberal89,324 1st 2019PDP–Laban131,145 1st 2022Representative (Southern Leyte–2nd)63,97956.74%1st 2025 Lakas74,50552.18%1st
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