Roberto Yap

In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Chan and the surname or paternal family name is Yap.
The Very Reverend
Roberto Yap
S.J., Ph.D.
31st President of the Ateneo de Manila University
Incumbent
Assumed office
August 1, 2020
Preceded byFr. Jose Ramon Villarin
16th President of Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan
In office
August 15, 2011 – July 31, 2020
Preceded byFr. Jose Ramon Villarin
Succeeded byFr. Mars Tan
Personal details
Born (1959-05-16) May 16, 1959 (age 65)
Cebu, Philippines
Alma materAteneo de Manila University (BA, STB)
The New School (MA)
Harvard University (MPP)
University College London (PhD)
ProfessionEconomist
Professor
Jesuit Priest

Roberto Chan Yap, S.J. known as "Father Bobby", is a Filipino economist and Jesuit who currently serves as the 31st president of the Ateneo de Manila University. He assumed office on August 1, 2020 and succeeded Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin. Prior to this, he was president of Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan.