Dr. Ida Yap-Patron, EdD, PhD, is a Filipino educator, author, researcher, and government official. She currently serves as Commissioner IV - Clustered Region 8 (Regions XI & XIII) of the National Commission of Senior Citizens^[1] (NCSC) in the Philippines. She is recognized for her work in education, senior citizen welfare, and academic leadership.^[2]

Ida Yap-Patron earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics (magna cum laude) from the University of the Immaculate Conception in 2013. She also completed her Doctorate in Educational Management at the University of Mindanao in 2003. She holds a Master of Education in Language Teaching from the University of Southeastern Philippines (1997), and a Bachelor of Arts in English with minors in History and Biology from St. Michael’s College in Davao del Sur (1970).^[3]

Ida Yap-Patron has held numerous academic and administrative positions across multiple institutions:

• Chancellor and Academic Vice President, Philippine Women’s College of Davao (2016–2019)
• Vice President for Academic Affairs, PWC Davao (2015–2016)
• Planning and Development Officer, University of the Immaculate Conception (2014–2015)
• Assistant VP for Academic Affairs, PWC Davao (2009–2014)
• Dean of Tertiary Education and the School of Arts and Sciences
• Research panelist and professor at the postgraduate level at the University of Mindanao and University of the Immaculate Conception^[3]

She has also served on accreditation bodies such as PAASCU and designed curriculum for senior high school and TESDA diploma programs.

On 2020, Yap-Patron was appointed as the first commissioner of the National Commission of Senior Citizens under Republic Act 11350.^[2] She oversees Regions XI and XIII and leads the implementation of key senior citizen programs.

She also advocates for inclusive and community-based care facilities for older persons in Tagum City, Quezon City, Zamboanga, and Tanay.^[4]

Ida Yap-Patron is the author of several educational textbooks, including:

• Reading and Writing Skills for Senior High School (2021)
• Quantitative Research for Senior High School (2018)^[5]
• Effective Classroom Management and Making the First Days of Classes Significant to the Learners (2010, 2012)
• English Plus: A Communicative Approach (2000–2011, multiple editions)^[6]
• Interactive Reading: Responding to and Writing about Philippine Literature (2005, 2009)^[7]
• Modules in English 2, 3 and 4 and Practical Arts (1995)^[3]

She has also presented research internationally, including in Japan, Cambodia, and the United States. Her works include studies on language instruction methods and interlanguage fossilization.^[8]

• Accepted Paper Presentation for Quantitative Research in the International Research Conference - Clark, Subic Pampanga, Philippines (2017) sponsored by the Royal Academy Institution.
  • Title: "Effectiveness of the Traditional and Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL)" Instruction Programs
• Best Poster Presentation for Qualitative Research in the International Research Fair for Graduate Education, series 5 at the University of Mindanao (2016)
  • Title: Two Faces of Interlanguage Fossilization: A Qualitative Case Study
• Accepted Paper Presentation for Qualitative Research in the International Research Fair at Ta Prohm Hotel, Siem Reap, Cambodia, sponsored by the Values and Religion Educators Association of the Philippines (VREAP) (2016).
  • Title: Two Faces of Interlanguage Fossilization: A Qualitative Case Study
• Paper read at the International Peace Building Workshop Conference, Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan: Issues and Concerns of Women and Children amidst the Armed Conflict in Mindanao (2010)
• Paper read at the National Conference, St. Scholastica's College, Manila (2006)
  • Title: Effectiveness of Computer-Aided Language Instruction
• Effectiveness of the PWU English Language Program, PWU Journal, Volume X, No. 1, (2006)
• Action Research on Reasons Why Students Study at PWU, (2004)
• English Proficiency of the First Year College Students of the University of the Immaculate Conception, UIC Research Journal, Volume 8 (2000)
• The Development of Language Teaching and Learning and the Issues on Learning Filipino English, UIC Research Journal, Volume 7

Evaluation Instruments and Curriculum Designed

• Curriculum Designer for the PQF Level 5 - Diploma Program of TESDA for Philippine Women's College of Davao (2018-2019)
• Curriculum Designer for the Senior High School of the University of the Immaculate Conception (2015-2016)
• Curriculum Designer of PWC of Davao SHS Model and Blended Program, Approved and Recognized by DepEd in 2011-2012
• Teaching-Learning Quality of The Philippine Women's University (2005)
• Survey-Questionnaire on Effective Classroom Management (2005)
• The PWU Teaching Performance Inventory (TPI) (2005)
• Evaluation Instrument for the Quality of Student Support Services (2004)

• Legacy Award for Service and Commitment – National Commission of Senior Citizens, Elderly Filipino Week, (2023)
• Certificate of Recognition – Resource Person, Inspirational Speaker and Judge for the Sampung Ulirang Nakatatanda, Coalition of Services of the Elderly (2021–2023)
• Senior Fellow in Doctorate in Education (SFRIEDr) – Royal Institution Singapore (2017)
• International Best Paper Presentation for Qualitative Research – International Research Fair for Graduate Education, University of Mindanao (2016)

• Member, Energetic Senior Citizen Association (Davao)
• Member, Coalition of Services of the Elderly (COSE)
• Member, CHRDF Pool of Resource Persons (2000–present)
• Chairperson, DACUN (2010–2011)
• Member, Values and Religion Educators Association of the Philippines (VREAP)

• Official website of the NCSC