Eric Yap

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Eric Yap born?May 11, 1979
2. Who wrote Eric Yap?Republic Act No. 11463, establishing Malasakit Centers
3. What is the current legislative seat?Representative for Benguet's lone congressional district (since 2022)
4. What is the chairmanship?Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations (since March 2020)
5. What are Malasakit Centers?Malasakit Centers are one‑stop shops that bring together medical services and financial help, making it easier for people to get the care they need.
6. What is the Mobile Tulong program?Mobile Tulong is a mobile outreach service that delivers aid and support directly to remote and underserved communities.

Party-list System: A proportional representation electoral system where political parties gain seats based on the percentage of votes they receive nationwide.
Legislative Caretaker: An appointed official responsible for managing the legislative affairs of a district, often in the absence of a duly elected representative.
House Committee on Appropriations: The congressional committee tasked with reviewing, debating, and approving the national budget and all proposed expenditures of the government.
Autonomous Region: A territorial division within a sovereign state that possesses a degree of self-governance and legislative authority over specific matters.