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In this Filipino name, the middle name or maternal family name is Villa Agustin and the surname or paternal family name is Yap.

Jose Yap
Official portrait during the 6th Congress
Member of the House of Representatives from Tarlac’s 2nd district
In office June 30, 2007 – March 10, 2010
Preceded by	Benigno Aquino III
Succeeded by	Susan Yap
In office June 30, 1987 – June 30, 1998
Preceded by	Himself
Succeeded by	Benigno Aquino III
In office December 30, 1965 – September 23, 1972
Preceded by	Constancio Castañeda
Succeeded by	Post abolished
30th Governor of Tarlac
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007
Vice Governor	Herminio Aquino (1998–2001) Marcelino Aganon Jr. (2001–2007)
Preceded by	Tingting Cojuangco
Succeeded by	Victor Yap
Mayor of Victoria, Tarlac
In office 1952–1955
Preceded by	Felino Dela Merced
Succeeded by	Manuel Gamalinda
Personal details
Born	Jose Villa Agustin Yap (1929-01-16)January 16, 1929 Victoria, Tarlac, Philippine Islands
Died	March 1, 2010(2010-03-01) (aged 81) Santa Cruz, Manila, Philippines
Party	Lakas (1995–2001, 2007–2010)
Other political affiliations	NPC (2001–2007) LDP (1992–1995) PDP–Laban (1987–1992) Liberal (1965–1987)
Spouse	Zenaida Areno
Children	7, including Susan and Victor
Relatives	Christian Yap (grandson) Emilio Yap Macasaet (grandson) Rolando Macasaet (son-in-law)
Alma mater	Far Eastern University (BA) Manuel L. Quezon University (LLB)
Occupation	Lawyer, politician

Jose "Aping" Villa Agustin Yap Sr. (January 16, 1929 – March 1, 2010) was a Filipino lawyer and politician. He represented the 2nd district of Tarlac in the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 2007 to 2010, a position he previously held from 1987 to 1998 and from 1965 to 1972. He served as 30th governor of Tarlac from 1998 to 2007. He also served as the mayor of Victoria, Tarlac from 1952 to 1955.

Early life and education

Yap was born on January 16, 1929 in Victoria, Tarlac to Apolinario Yap and Sabina Villa Agustin. He studied Gabaldon Elementary School for his primary education. He studied Tarlac High School for his secondary education. Yap earned his Bachelor of Arts in Far Eastern University. He studied law at the Manuel L. Quezon University where he graduated in 1951. Yap passed the bar examination in 1952.

Political career

Yap entered politics when he was became a mayor of Victoria, Tarlac from 1952 to 1955.

In 1965, Yap was elected as representative for the second district of Tarlac until 1972.

In 1987, Yap returned as representative for the second district of Tarlac where he served for three consecutive terms.

In 1998, Yap elected as governor of Tarlac where he served for three consecutive terms.

In 2007, Yap returned again as representative for the second district of Tarlac until his death in 2010.

Personal life

Yap is married to Zenaida Areno and has seven children including Susan and Victor.

His grandson, Christian Yap, is the current governor of Tarlac since 2025 and representative for the second district of Tarlac from 2022 to 2025. His son-in-law is SSS-GSIS Partylist Representative Rolando Macasaet is married to his daughter Cristina Yap Macasaet and has a son Emilio "Mico" Yap Macasaet who is one of the Provincial Board Member of Tarlac.

Death

On March 1, 2010, Yap died at the Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center in Santa Cruz, Manila.