Yap family of Lapu-Lapu City

Councilor Ariane Yap succeeded her late father Nelson’s council seat in 2024 and won election in 2025.

2 documented relatives · 1 currently in public office · 1 documented relationship · City of Lapu-Lapu City

In Lapu-Lapu City the family currently holds office through Ariane Neil Marie Yap (Lapu-Lapu City councilor).

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Who they are

Ariane Neil Marie Yap

Lapu-Lapu City councilor

In office

Sources: The Freeman · Lapu-Lapu elected officials take their oaths; PNA · Ariane Yap appointed to her late father Nelson’s council seat

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How they are related

• Nelson Yap and Ariane Neil Marie Yap — Father → daughterBloodEvidence: PNA · Ariane Yap appointed to her late father Nelson’s council seat

How this was researched

Councilor Ariane Yap succeeded her late father Nelson’s council seat in 2024 and won election in 2025.

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Sources

1. PNA · Ariane Yap appointed to her late father Nelson’s council seat · 20 May 2024; appointment and relationship only
2. CDN Digital · Ariane Yap succeeds father Nelson, who died in January 2023 · 20 May 2024
3. The Freeman · Lapu-Lapu elected officials take their oaths · 29 June 2025

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• ChanMayor Cindi and Representative Ahong Chan are spouses; their daughter Jasmine is Basak captain and ABC president. Ahong’s sister Grace has documented City Health Office service.
• SitoyLapu-Lapu Vice Mayor Celedonio Sitoy’s family spans former Cordova mayors and vice mayors, and current Cordova Councilor Natileigh Sitoy.
• CuizonLapu-Lapu Councilor Annabeth Cuizon is married to Ahmed Cuizon, administrator of Cebu’s provincial bus terminals.

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