Atty. Perfecto "Jun" Yasay Jr. was born in Kidapawan, Cotabato on January 27, 1947. His Parents are Rev. Perfecto P. Yasay Sr. (Pastor) and Devorah Rivas (Public School Teacher). He is married to Cecile Joaquin (Former Comissioner of Population Commission) whom he has three kids; Oliver, Raveena and Stephanie.
Atty. Yasay is an outstanding alumnus of Central Philippines University in Iloilo City , where he obtained his Liberal Arts degree. He earned his Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. An outstanding lawyer, Atty. Yasay became a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and the US Circuit Court of Appeals.
Atty. Yasay served as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission from 1995 to 2000 after being an Associate Commissioner from 1993 to 1995. He has also been a Senior Partner to two law offices, Managing Director at Philippine News, New York Bureau from 1983 to 1987 and Manager at Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation’s Legal Department from 1973 to 1979.
On November 29, 2009, he accepted the nomination of Bangon Pilipinas Party as candidate for Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines.