Arthur Yap has filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for the same post on Tuesday, October 4. We will pay close attention to agricultural, fisheries and water programs because these will help the food security of our people,” Yap said. Yap’s running mate in the May 2022 polls is Vice Governor Rene Relampagos who is also seeking reelection. Yap became agriculture secretary from 2004 to 2005 and from 2006 to 2007. In the 2019 elections, he won against former Cabinet Secretary Leoncio Evasco, becoming Bohol’s 26th governor.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 05, 2021 10:41 UTC