Roberto Yap
Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J., PhD | |
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16th President of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan | |
Assumed office August 15, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, S.J. |
Personal details | |
Born | Cebu, Philippines | May 16, 1959
Alma mater | Ateneo de Manila University Harvard University University College of London |
Profession | Economist Professor Jesuit Priest |
Rev. Fr. Roberto C. Yap, S.J., known as "Father Bobby," is a Filipino economist and Jesuit who currently serves as the university President of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan. In 2011, he succeeded Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, S.J. as President of Xavier Ateneo when the latter was elected President of the Ateneo de Manila University.
Early life and education
Fr. Bobby was born in Cebu, Philippines on May 16, 1959.[1] He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, cum laude, from the Ateneo de Manila University in 1980. He attended the New School for Social Research in New York, United States, graduating in 1988 with a Master of Arts degree in Economics. He returned to the Ateneo de Manila to attend the Loyola School of Theology for a Bachelor of Sacred Theology degree, receiving the degree in 1992, summa cum laude. He also attended the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University in Cambridge, United States and was conferred a Master of Public Policy degree in 1995. In 2002, he earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University College of London.[2]
As a Jesuit
Fr. Bobby entered the Society of Jesus on May 30, 1982 and was ordained priest on March 14, 1992.[3]
As an educator
From 1980-1982, Fr. Bobby was an instructor at the Ateneo de Manila University High School. Since 2002, he has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics of the Ateneo de Manila University, but is presently "on leave."[4]
In 2011, became President of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan.[5][6] He is also a member of the Board of Trustees of the Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.[7][8][9]
As a Professional
Fr. Bobby served and still serves in different capacities in church, academe, and research centers.[10]
Position | Term of Office | Organization |
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President | 2011–Present | Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan |
Province Treasurer | 2007–Present | Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus |
Assistant Professor (on leave) | 2007–Present | Department of Economics, Ateneo de Manila University |
Research Associate | 2002-2011 | John J Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues |
Province Assistant for the Social Apostolate | 2004-2009 | Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus |
Environmental Economist | 2004-2009 | Klima Climate Change Center, Manila Observatory |
Acting Director | 1993 | Institute on Church and Social Issues |
Acting Parish Priest | 1992 | Miraculous Medal Parish, Lumbia, Cagayan de Oro |
Project Director | 1988-1992 | Institute on Church and Social Issues |
Instructor | 1980-1982 | Ateneo de Manila University High School |
References
- ^ "Fr. Roberto Yap will be XU's next president". CDODev.com. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "The University President". Xavier University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Fr. Roberto Yap will be XU's next president". CDODev.com. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "The University President". Xavier University. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Cagayan de Oro's Xavier University has new president". The Mindanao Examiner. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Officers and Staff". AJCU-AP. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". Ateneo de Davao University. Archived from the original on 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
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- ^ "School Officials". Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Archived from the original on 2014-05-12. Retrieved 2014-05-12.
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