Yap–Cajes family of Bohol

Tagbilaran Mayor Jane Cajes-Yap is married to Representative John Geesnell “Baba” Yap; her father Roberto Cajes is Trinidad mayor, her mother Judith was Trinidad mayor, and her sister Joan Robie Cajes-Imboy is Trinidad vice mayor.

6 documented relatives · 5 currently in public office · 7 documented relationships · Province of Bohol

In Bohol the family currently holds office through John Geesnell “Baba” Yap (Bohol D1 representative), Jane Cajes-Yap (Tagbilaran City mayor · Bohol), Roberto Cajes (Trinidad mayor · Bohol (2010–2013, 2022–present) · former representative) and Joan Robie Cajes-Imboy (Trinidad vice mayor · Bohol (2025–present) · former councilor (2016–2025, three terms)).

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Who they are

Portrait of John Geesnell “Baba” Yap

John Geesnell “Baba” Yap

Bohol D1 representative

In office

Sources: DBM · Philippine Government Directory 2026; PCIJ · Upsets, comebacks and conjugal victories in Central Visayas (Jane Cajes Yap is John Yap’s wife; her father is Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes)

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Portrait of Jane Cajes-Yap

Jane Cajes-Yap

Tagbilaran City mayor · Bohol

In office

Sources: Bohol Island News / PIA · Elected mayors; Daily Guardian · Bohol family relationships; PCIJ · Upsets, comebacks and conjugal victories in Central Visayas (Jane Cajes Yap is John Yap’s wife; her father is Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes)

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Portrait of Roberto Cajes

Roberto Cajes

Trinidad mayor · Bohol (2010–2013, 2022–present) · former representative

In office

Sources: Bohol Island News / PIA · Elected mayors; PCIJ · Upsets, comebacks and conjugal victories in Central Visayas (Jane Cajes Yap is John Yap’s wife; her father is Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes); Municipality of Trinidad, Bohol · Municipal Officials (current and past rosters; list of Trinidad mayors)

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Portrait of Joan Robie Cajes-Imboy

Joan Robie Cajes-Imboy

Trinidad vice mayor · Bohol (2025–present) · former councilor (2016–2025, three terms)

In office

Sources: Municipality of Trinidad · Municipal officials 2025–present (Vice Mayor Joan Robie C. Imboy); The Bohol Times · Women power in Bohol local governance (Jane’s mother Judith del Rosario-Cajes was Trinidad mayor 2013–2022; Joan Robie, the Cajes couple’s third daughter, is Trinidad vice mayor); Municipality of Trinidad, Bohol · Municipal Officials (current and past rosters; list of Trinidad mayors)

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Portrait of Michael James del Rosario Lao

Michael James del Rosario Lao

Trinidad municipal councilor (2025–present)

In office

Sources: Municipality of Trinidad · Municipal Officials 2025–present (Hon. Michael James D. Lao among councilors; earlier terms list Mayor Judith del Rosario Cajes); Rappler · RESULTS: Trinidad, Bohol 2025 (LAO MIKEL (NPC) 5th among councilors); Bohol Island News · Cajes-Orioque alliance supports Aris, Vanvan (councilor bet Michael Del Rosario Lao, son of then mayors Ondoy and Bebe del Rosario Cajes)

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Portrait of Judith del Rosario-Cajes

Judith del Rosario-Cajes

Former Trinidad mayor · Bohol (2007–2010, 2013–2022)

Not in office

Sources: The Bohol Times · Women power in Bohol local governance (Jane’s mother Judith del Rosario-Cajes was Trinidad mayor 2013–2022; Joan Robie, the Cajes couple’s third daughter, is Trinidad vice mayor); Bohol Island News · Cajes-Orioque alliance supports Aris, Vanvan (former mayor Bebe del Rosario Cajes, wife of the incumbent mayor); Municipality of Trinidad, Bohol · Municipal Officials (current and past rosters; list of Trinidad mayors); The Bohol Tribune · People, Places & Events (Mayor Judith Del Rosario-Cajes, CSC Pagasa award)

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How they are related

How this was researched

Relationships and office records are cited individually. This network is incomplete; family membership does not imply unlawful conduct.

Documented family networks; not a complete government or barangay roster. National offices are distinct from local offices.

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Sources

  1. DBM · Philippine Government Directory 2026 · 2026 edition; LGU directory dated 30 September 2025; reviewed 13 September 2026
  2. PCIJ · Upsets, comebacks and conjugal victories in Central Visayas (Jane Cajes Yap is John Yap’s wife; her father is Trinidad Mayor Roberto Cajes) · 22 May 2025
  3. Bohol Island News / PIA · Elected mayors · 14 May 2025
  4. Daily Guardian · Bohol family relationships · 2025
  5. Municipality of Trinidad, Bohol · Municipal Officials (current and past rosters; list of Trinidad mayors) · Retrieved 24 September 2026
  6. The Bohol Times · Women power in Bohol local governance (Jane’s mother Judith del Rosario-Cajes was Trinidad mayor 2013–2022; Joan Robie, the Cajes couple’s third daughter, is Trinidad vice mayor) · 24 Aug 2025
  7. Bohol Island News · Cajes-Orioque alliance supports Aris, Vanvan (former mayor Bebe del Rosario Cajes, wife of the incumbent mayor) · 26 Aug 2024
  8. The Bohol Tribune · People, Places & Events (Mayor Judith Del Rosario-Cajes, CSC Pagasa award) · 14 March 2021
  9. Municipality of Trinidad · Municipal officials 2025–present (Vice Mayor Joan Robie C. Imboy) · reviewed 24 Sep 2026
  10. Municipality of Trinidad · Municipal Officials 2025–present (Hon. Michael James D. Lao among councilors; earlier terms list Mayor Judith del Rosario Cajes) · Retrieved 1 October 2026
  11. Rappler · RESULTS: Trinidad, Bohol 2025 (LAO MIKEL (NPC) 5th among councilors) · 15 May 2025
  12. Bohol Island News · Cajes-Orioque alliance supports Aris, Vanvan (councilor bet Michael Del Rosario Lao, son of then mayors Ondoy and Bebe del Rosario Cajes) · 26 August 2024
  13. The Bohol Times · 30 municipalities with duels for mayor’s, vice mayor’s posts (Roberto Cajes pairs with his daughter, councilor Joan Robie Imboy) · 20 Oct 2024

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