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Marilyn Barua-Yap
Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission
Incumbent
Assumed office
October 16, 2024
Appointed byBongbong Marcos
Preceded byKarlo Nograles
Secretary General of the House of Representatives
In office
2007–2013
Personal details
Born (1953-01-09) January 9, 1953 (age 71)
Laoag, Ilocos Norte
Spouse(s)David Jonathan V. Yap (widowed, 2021)
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Diliman (AB, LLB, DPA)
Ateneo de Manila University (MPM)
ProfessionLawyer, Civil Servant, Lecturer

Marilyn Barua-Yap is a Filipino lawyer, civil servant, and academic who currently serves as the Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) of the Philippines. She was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as ad interim chairperson on October 16, 2024.[1]

Early life and education

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Marilyn Barua-Yap is a native of Laoag, Ilocos Norte.[2] She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Comparative Literature.[3] She pursued her legal education at the University of the Philippines College of Law and successfully passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 1985.[3] She further advanced her academic credentials by earning a Doctor in Public Administration degree from the UP National College of Public Administration and Governance.[3] She also studied for a Master in Public Management at the Ateneo School of Government at Ateneo de Manila University.

Career

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Secretary General of the House of Representatives

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Barua-Yap served in the government for 35 years, of which 29 years were spent in the legislative branch of the government. made history as the first woman to serve as Secretary General of the House of Representatives of the Philippines during the 14th Congress and was reelected in the 15th Congress. Her groundbreaking appointment marked a significant milestone in the legislative branch's history, breaking the gender barrier in this prestigious position.[4]

Undersecretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform

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Prior to her appointment as Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, Barua-Yap served as Undersecretary at the Department of Agrarian Reform, overseeing both the Special Concerns Office and the External Affairs and Communications Operations Office.[5]

Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission

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On October 16, 2024, President Bongbong Marcos appointed Barua-Yap as the ad interim chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC). Her term as CSC Chairperson is set to expire on February 2, 2029.[6][7]

On November 20, 2024, the Commission on Appointments confirmed Barua-Yap’s appointment as Civil Service Chairperson. During the confirmation hearing, Senator Cynthia Villar delivered a sponsorship speech, stating, “Her background in law, public administration, and legislative reform makes her exceptionally qualified for the esteemed position of Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission.”[8][9]

Academic career

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Alongside her public service roles, Barua-Yap has been an active academic, serving as a lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman.[10]

Personal life

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Barua-Yap's husband was fellow lawyer David Jonathan Yap, who served as the assistant dean of New Era University’s College of Law and was a former Senate Legal Counsel. He died on September 19, 2021.[11][12]

References

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  1. ^ GMA Integrated News (October 17, 2024). "Ex-House Secretary General Barua-Yap named new CSC chair". GMA News Online.
  2. ^ Staff writer (October 17, 2024). "Lawyer and ex-House sec-gen named as CSC chief". ABOGADO.COM.PH.
  3. ^ a b c Richbon Quevedo (October 17, 2024). "Marilyn Barua-Yap appointed as ad interim CSC chair". Daily Tribune.
  4. ^ Luisa Cabato (October 17, 2024). "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Marilyn Barua-Yap as CSC ad interim chair". Inquirer.net.
  5. ^ Pia Gutierrez (October 17, 2024). "Barua-Yap named ad interim chief of Civil Service Commission". ABS-CBN News.
  6. ^ "Ex-House Secretary General Barua-Yap named new CSC chair". GMA News Online. October 17, 2024.
  7. ^ "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Marilyn Barua-Yap as ad interim chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC)". Inquirer.net. October 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Faith Argosino (November 20, 2024). "CA confirms appointment of Civil Service chair Barua-Yap". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "CA confirms Marilyn Barua-Yap's appointment as CSC chair". GMA News Online. November 20, 2024.
  10. ^ "President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appoints Marilyn Barua-Yap as ad interim chairperson of the Civil Service Commission (CSC)". Inquirer.net. October 17, 2024.
  11. ^ Staff writer (October 17, 2024). "Lawyer and ex-House sec-gen named as CSC chief". ABOGADO.COM.PH.
  12. ^ "Ex-Senate Legal Counsel David Jonathan Yap passes away". ABOGADO.COM.PH. September 19, 2021.
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Political offices
Preceded by Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission
2024–present 		Incumbent
Order of precedence
Preceded by Order of Precedence of the Philippines
as Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission 		Succeeded byas Chairperson of the Commission on Elections
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