Congressman Eric Yap

Congressman Eric Yap Representative, Lone District of Benguet

Ang ganda mo Mt Ulap, ganda mo Benguet! It does not ask you to be anyone else. It simply invites you to climb, to apprec...
30/05/2026

Ang ganda mo Mt Ulap, ganda mo Benguet!

It does not ask you to be anyone else. It simply invites you to climb, to appreciate the journey and see the world from a different perspective. Malayo sa ingay at endless distractions, you find yourself breathing a little deeper, smiling a little more because of the people you meet, and remembering that sometimes, the best thing you can do is simply you do you.

Salamat kay Conz at Edu na naging tour guide natin at sa masarap na kwentuhan! What a blessing to connect with our local community, learn from our guides and appreciate the beauty that has always been right here at home. ILY Benguet!

Tired legs but full heart. Standing there, it was impossible not to feel grateful. It is also a reminder that before we look elsewhere, we should appreciate what is right in front of us. Kaya sa susunod na lakad ng pamilya at barkada, support local muna! Tara na sa Mt Ulap!

Behind every child with autism is a family that has learned to smile while fighting challenges. The sleepless nights. Th...
26/05/2026

Behind every child with autism is a family that has learned to smile while fighting challenges. The sleepless nights. The uncertainty about the future of their child. The struggle to find acceptance, understanding and support.

Kaya masaya tayo na kahapon, pasado na sa Committee on Health and panukala natin na HB 6001 para magkaroon ng isang comprehensive na national autism care plan para tiyakin ang measures para sa early detection, inclusive education at full social integration para sa mga persons with autism. Ganun din ang HB 6486 para naman magtayo ng isang Center for Autism para magsilbing isang institution para sa libre o affordable na diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services.

Autism is not a barrier to potential. With proper support, they can thrive in schools, workplaces and communities. These measures mean that no family has to walk this journey alone anymore.

Para sa mga pamilyang hindi sumusuko. Sa mga batang deserve ang isang future where inclusion is no longer a privilege, but a right. 💙

Sa patuloy na krisis ng oversupply sa gulay, hindi na sapat ang puro awa at pang-unawa lang sa kalagayan ng ating mga ma...
15/05/2026

Sa patuloy na krisis ng oversupply sa gulay, hindi na sapat ang puro awa at pang-unawa lang sa kalagayan ng ating mga magsasaka. Habang bumabagsak ang presyo ng gulay, maraming farmers natin ang napipilitang magbenta sa halos wala nang kita, madalas ay lugi pa. Mas masakit pa rito, may mga pagkakataon na ang mga gulay na dapat sana’y pagkain at kabuhayan ay nauuwi na lamang sa pagkasira dahil walang bumibili at walang maayos na merkado. Madalas pa ay iniiwan na lang nilang mabulok ang mga pananim nila sa kanilang mga sakahan dahil kung aanihin nila ito ay mas malulugi pa sila dahil sa associated na post-harvest expenses.

Dahil dito, among many other agri-related proposals natin, isinusulong natin ang pagtatatag ng Vegetable Processing Plant sa Benguet through House Bill No. 8405, o ang “An Act Establishing a Vegetable Processing Plant in the Province of Benguet, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.” Layunin ng panukalang ito na mabigyan ng pangmatagalang solusyon ang paulit-ulit na problema ng oversupply sa ating mga gulay. Sa halip na masayang ang mga ani, maaari itong i-process at gawing bagong produkto na mas may mataas na halaga at mas matagal ang shelf life. Halimbawa, ang mga mixed vegetables ay maaaring gawing preserved vegetable products na parang yung mga nakikita sa mga supermarkets, habang ang wombok ay maaaring gawing kimchi at iba pang marketable food products.

Hindi lamang ito simpleng processing plant. Ito ay magiging sandigan ng ating mga magsasaka sa panahon ng bagsak-presyo at kawalan ng buyer ng ating mga farm produce. Nakapaloob din sa panukala na ang processing plant mismo ang tutulong sa paghahanap ng merkado para sa mga produkto ng ating farmers upang matiyak na may siguradong pagbebentahan ng mga processed products. Kasama rin dito ang pagtatakda ng farm gate price upang maprotektahan ang ating mga magsasaka laban sa sobrang baba ng presyo ng gulay na siyang dahilan kung bakit maraming pamilya ng magsasaka ang patuloy na naghihirap sa kabila ng kanilang sipag at sakripisyo.

Kasabay nito, upang higit pang mabawasan ang bigat ng gastusin ng ating mga farmers, naghain din tayo ng House Bill No. 8634, o ang “An Act Establishing the Benguet Agricultural Logistics and Transport Support Program to Assist Highland Vegetable Farmers in the Province of Benguet, and Appropriating Funds Therefor.” Sa ilalim ng panukalang ito, isinusulong natin ang libreng hauling o transport program para sa mga gulay mula sa mga sakahan papunta sa trading posts at market linkages.

Ang ating mga magsasaka ang nagpapakain hindi lamang sa probinsya natin kundi sa malaking bahagi ng ating bansa. Pero sa kabila nito, ang mga farmers pa natin ang madalas na unang naaapektuhan kapag bumabagsak ang presyo ng gulay. We need concrete actions and long term solutions in place, dahil ang laban ng ating farmers ay laban din para sa kinabukasan ng Benguet.

Sometimes faith means standing firm when fear suggests an easier path. Sometimes the right path is the one fear tries ha...
10/05/2026

Sometimes faith means standing firm when fear suggests an easier path. Sometimes the right path is the one fear tries hardest to avoid.

It is not the absence of fear, it is remaining true despite it.

Have a great week ahead, kailyan. Happy sunday!

Hindi dahil malayo, makakalimutan at mapapabayaan. Ngayong taon, magkakaroon pa ng mga dagdag na bagong school buildings...
07/05/2026

Hindi dahil malayo, makakalimutan at mapapabayaan.

Ngayong taon, magkakaroon pa ng mga dagdag na bagong school buildings, dahil may pondo na as confirmed by DEPED, para sa Kabayan, Bakun at La Trinidad.

Isang 3-storey with 12 classrooms ang sisimulan sa Ballay Integrated School sa Kabayan. Sa Bakun naman, isang 3-storey na may 8 classrooms, 1 ICT Lab at 1 Science Lab ang parating. At sa Don Pulas Elementary School in La Trinidad, fully furnished na 3-storey with 6 classrooms ang gagawin.

Even through personal storms, the mission to shape young lives must go on as we continue to build places where dreams can rise. Challenging times ahead but we will not stop here. More to come.

Glory to God. Para sa Benguet.


This Labor Day, let’s be honest, recognition is not enough.For too long, many Filipino workers have been left without th...
01/05/2026

This Labor Day, let’s be honest, recognition is not enough.

For too long, many Filipino workers have been left without the recognition and security they deserve especially those outside traditional employment. In a changing economy, we cannot keep outdated protections.

Kaya patuloy nating sinusulong ang proposal nating House Bill 2856 at House Bill 4073. Panahon na para lahat ay entitled sa 14th month pay sa private and government offices, regardless of status ng employment. Dapat kahit contractual o contract of service ka, entitled ka pa din sa 14th month. At the same time, we are fighting for real protection and incentives for freelancers because they are not ‘extra’ workers, they are essential to our economy. Mga content creators, photographers, nasa entertainment at music industry, at iba pa, dapat may sapat na protection at incentives.

This is about fairness. This is about dignity. This is about making sure that no Filipino worker is left behind.

Hindi pwedeng may napag-iiwanan. Hindi pwedeng may kulang sa proteksyon.

We will keep pushing—not just for recognition, but for real, tangible support for every worker.

Happy Labor Day!

Proud kami sa'yo Dok! Congratulations sa anak ng Sablan, ang topnotcher ng March 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination w...
22/04/2026

Proud kami sa'yo Dok!

Congratulations sa anak ng Sablan, ang topnotcher ng March 2026 Physicians Licensure Examination with the highest ever passing rate in recent history, Dr. Erwin Ken Angcual Parchaso!

Bilang pagpupugay, we filed a House Resolution commending this accomplishment. Dr. Parchaso, whose name was withheld because of his "remarkable and consistent performance across all subjects", not only displayed intelligence but also his grit and determination. Higit rito, ang persistence at resiliency to rise again after few setbacks will be an inspiration para sa mga batang Benguet for many many years to come. And I know one day, many students will follow your footsteps lalo na at mayroon na tayong sariling College of Medicine sa Benguet State University.

Congratulations again Dr. Erwin Ken Angcual Parchaso! Saludo kami sa'yo!

Jesus died for me, now I live for Him. Happy sunday everyone!
19/04/2026

Jesus died for me, now I live for Him.

Happy sunday everyone!

A new home for our future. Benguet's name sake, Benguet National High School will have a new school building! Ngayong ta...
14/04/2026

A new home for our future.

Benguet's name sake, Benguet National High School will have a new school building! Ngayong taon, may pondo na sa GAA para sa 4-storey na may 20 classrooms aa Benguet National High School in La Trinidad.

We will not stop here. Tuloy ang trabaho. Para sa Benguet. More to come!


11/04/2026

I usually do random night visits because it brings clarity. Seeing things moving. It brings comfort and challenge. Comfort in seeing progress and challenge in thinking ahead. Anyway, super excited tayo na mabuo ang ating kauna-unahang Benguet Convention Center!

Tartanized track and field oval ✅
Wooden basketball court ✅
Aquatic Center ✅
Benguet Convention Center 🎯

Happy weekend everyone!

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