Marilyn Barua-Yap

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 Bongbong Marcos as ad interim chairperson on October 16, 2024.

Early life and education Marilyn Barua-Yap is a native of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. 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. She studied at the University of the Philippines College of Law and passed the Philippine Bar Examination in 1985.

Undersecretary of the Department of Agrarian Reform 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.

Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission 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 expires on February 2, 2029.

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."

Academic career Alongside her public service roles, Barua-Yap has been a lecturer at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Personal life 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.