| Susan Yap-Sulit | |
|---|---|
 Yap in 2019 | |
| 31st Governor of Tarlac | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office June 30, 2016 | |
| Vice Governor | Carlito S. David |
| Preceded by | Victor Yap |
| Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Tarlac's 2nd District | |
| In office June 30, 2010 – June 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Jose V. Yap Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Victor Yap |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Susan Areno Yap (1964-11-03) November 3, 1964 (age 60) San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines |
| Political party | NPC (2010–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Lakas-CMD (2009–2010) |
| Relations | Jose Yap Sr. (father) Victor Yap (brother) Jose Yap Jr. (brother) Christian Yap (son) |
| Children | Christian Yap |
| Alma mater | University of the Philippines Diliman (AB Linguistics) Ateneo de Manila University (Business Management) Asian Institute of Management (Finance and Condominium Management) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Susan Areno Yap-Sulit (born November 3, 1964) is a Filipina politician serving as the 31st Governor of Tarlac in the Philippines. She previously represented the 2nd district of Tarlac in the Philippine House of Representatives from 2010 to 2016. Yap is a member of the NPC and the daughter of former governor Jose “Aping” Yap Sr.
Early Life and Education
Susan Areno Yap was born on November 3, 1964, in San Jose, Tarlac, Philippines. She is the daughter of former governor Jose “Aping” Yap Sr. and comes from a prominent political family in Tarlac. Her brothers include Victor Yap, a former governor and current congressman, and Jose Yap Jr., a former mayor of San Jose.
Yap earned her AB Linguistics degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She later pursued graduate studies in Business Management at the Ateneo de Manila University and postgraduate studies in Finance Management and Condominium Management at the Asian Institute of Management.
Political Career
Yap began her political career in 2010, following the death of her father, Jose “Aping” Yap Sr. She was elected to represent the 2nd district of Tarlac in the Philippine House of Representatives, serving until 2016. During her tenure, she focused on legislative initiatives aimed at improving healthcare, education, and infrastructure in her district.
In 2016, Yap was elected as the Governor of Tarlac, succeeding her brother, Victor Yap. She was re-elected in 2019 and 2022, solidifying her position as a prominent leader in the province. As governor, Yap has prioritized sustainable development, public health, and economic growth.
Since 2019, Yap has also served as the Executive Vice President of the League of Provinces of the Philippines (LPP), where she advocates for the interests of provincial governments nationwide.
Personal Life
Yap is married and has a son, Christian Yap, who serves as the mayor of Victoria. She continues to reside in Tarlac, where she remains actively involved in local governance and community development.
References
- "Tarlac Rep. Yap's daughter files CoC as his replacement". Balita.ph. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- "Tarlac Rep. Yap's daughter files CoC as his replacement". Balita.ph. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 2019-07-30.
- "Susan Yap proclaimed as Tarlac gov". GMA Network. 14 May 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- "Tarlac Governor Susan Yap remains the queen of her region". Central Luzon Politics. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 30 July 2019.