Friends of ERIC YAP in MANKAYAN

31/12/2025

Congressman Eric Yap

31/12/2025

28/12/2025

Eric Yap is being painted as the villain because he is an easy target. He is loud, visible, and linked to the Duterte name—enough reason for people to blame him even without solid proof. He is not from a powerful political family, so he has fewer defenders. That makes him convenient to sacrifice.
Blaming one man makes the government look like it is fighting corruption, even if the real problem is much bigger and deeper. Big scandals like failed flood projects are not caused by just one person, but by a system that protects corrupt officials year after year.
Social media helps spread this blame fast. Stories are shared, judgment is made, and anyone asking for evidence is attacked. This is not justice—it is noise.
If Eric Yap is guilty, let the courts decide. But we should also ask: who benefits when all the blame is placed on one name? Real change will not happen if we keep chasing trophies instead of fixing the system.

27/12/2025

24/12/2025

This Christmas, we are gently reminded that the season is not measured by what fills our table, but by what fills our hearts. Pinapaalala sa atin ang mga bagay that matters most. It’s made better by understanding, patience, shared laughter, and the choice to love despite imperfections.

This season also teaches us to look for the good, even when times are hard. There is always a treasure in our trials - find it. Hindi laging madali, and not every situation turns out the way we hope. Even in difficulty, there is always something to be grateful for—lessons learned, strength gained, and people who stayed. 'Yan ang importante. Adversity may test us, but it also shapes our strength, deepens our compassion, and teaches us gratitude for even the smallest blessings.

This day tells us that no matter what we face, we are never alone. In the quiet of the season, we are called to place our faith in God and trust in His plans—even when we do not fully understand them. As we celebrate His birth, may we learn to surrender our worries, lean on His promises, and walk forward with confidence, knowing that God’s timing is perfect and His love never fails.

Above all, the birth of Jesus reminds us that He was born in humility, in difficult circumstances - showing that forgiveness and grace are not dependent on ideal conditions. Christmas invites us to forgive. Not because it is easy, but because it is freeing. Forgiveness lifts the weight we carry, heals unseen wounds, and restores peace where there was once hurt. When we choose to forgive, we choose love over resentment, light over darkness, and hope over bitterness.

May this Christmas resonate with us that forgiveness heals, goodness endures, and love is always enough. May we carry these gifts beyond the season and into every day of the coming year.

Maligayang Pasko po sa ating lahat! May this season strengthen our faith, renew our trust, and fill our hearts with peace and hope.

30/10/2025

HOUSE BILL NO. 1511 | FARM GATE PRICES IMPOSITION & REGULATION OF HIGHLY PERISHABLE VEGETABLES ACT | INTRODUCED BY ERIC G. YAP

House Bill No. 1511 seeks to address the persistent problem of low farmgate prices and massive vegetable wastage affecting farmers in Benguet and other agricultural regions. The measure recognizes the long-standing issues of oversupply, unreasonable pricing, and the smuggling of agricultural produce, which have left many farmers unable to recover production costs. Despite the agricultural sector’s crucial role in making sure of food security, the recurring disposal of tons of unsold vegetables such as cabbages and carrots continues to threaten the livelihood of local farmers.

The proposed bill empowers the Department of Agriculture (DA) to regulate and impose farmgate prices on highly perishable vegetables such as cabbage, carrots, broccoli, and lettuce, among others. It also mandates the creation of a Standard Farm Gate Price Index that will be reviewed regularly to ensure fair pricing based on market conditions and production costs. Furthermore, the bill requires farmers to register their crops to prevent overproduction and improve monitoring of vegetable supply. Through these measures, the bill aims to safeguard farmers’ income, promote stability in the agricultural market, and reduce food wastage in the country.

23/10/2025

Tuloy tuloy ang trabaho at serbisyo! 3rd year college student ka ba? Or 4th year pataas? Saktong sakto sa mga pangangailangan sa midterm!

Exclusive for Benguet residents only and we have 3,000 slots available for this batch na makakatanggap ng 10,000 pesos each from the national government sa pamamagitan ng pondong nilaan natin sa DSWD. Applicants should not be an existing scholar at wala din pending application sa ating opisina.

For more information, please feel free to contact our office at 0997-7045189. Kaya tara, i-ready na ang requirements!

Para sa Benguet!

05/09/2025

Congressman Eric Yap

SCHOLARSHIP ALERT!

We have allotted 22 slots for scholarship sa TESDA para sa Caregiving (Newborn to Preschooler) sa Northskills Polytechnic College in La Trinidad. This is exclusive for Benguet residents only.

For those interested, please scan the QR code posted below to signify your intention to join. We will prioritize ang mga hindi pa naka-avail in the past ng TESDA scholarships natin but dont worry, marami pang parating and we will update you through this page. Sa mga makakakuha ng slot, we appeal that you finish the entire course of 59 days para hindi masayang.

More to come, para sa Benguet!

02/09/2025

Congressman Eric Yap

21/08/2025

Naballigi a panaki-meeting da Mayor Cesar Pasiwen ken Punong Barangay Jerry Gat's Sales Balong-angey, ken ni Congressman Eric Yap idiay opisina na House of Representatives of the Philippines.

Napagsaritaan ti agtultuloy nga pannaka isayangkat ti adu pay a sumangpet nga DEVELOPMENTS ti ili tayo, kas agtultuloy met iti napintas nga relasyon kadagiti pada a politiko ken kadagita naduma duma nga ahensya ti Gobyerno, nga isu met lang ti partners ti munisipyo tayo iti agtultuloy nga panag abante ken panag dur-as.

LGU-Mankayan, Benguet

20/08/2025