Born on July 20, 1982 at Culasi Disitrict Hospital, Jose Jeffrey Yap Lomugdang is the unico hijo (only child) of former municipal mayor Joel Alpas Lomugdang and Cecilia Montilla Yap both from Culasi, Antique. He attended his elementary days in Culasi Central School, and his secondary education in Northern Antique Vocational School. He took up Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at Central Philippine University, Iloilo City. He is a loving father to three (3) children namely Jose Carlo, Jeffrey Carlo and Joella Carla.

Mayor Joje, as known by his constituents, substituted to his father’s mayoral candidacy way back from 2016 National and Local Election with no rival in the position. He assumed to office on June 30, 2016, succeeding his father’s position as the Local Chief Executive. On the same date, Mayor Joje married Carla Cherysa Sabay, his long-time partner and mother of his children.

On 2019 Election, Mayor Joje filed his certificate of candidacy as incumbent mayor under PDP-LABAN Political Party and won as mayor-elect of the municipality.