Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Laurel in November 2023 | |
| 46th Secretary of Agriculture | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2023 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. 1966 or 1967 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Philippines |
| Branch/service |  Philippine Navy Reserve Command |
| Rank | Captain |
Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. (born 1966 or 1967[1]) is a Filipino billionaire and a fishing tycoon who currently serves as the Philippine Secretary of Agriculture since late 2023.[2] He was also the President of the Frabelle Fishing Corporation, a deep-sea fishing company operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
Prior to his appointment, he served as President of the Agusan Power Corporation, which operates the Lake Mainit Hydro Electric Power plant in Agusan del Norte, which generates 24.9 megawatts. He also served as chairman of the World Tuna Purse Seine Organization, which aims to develop sustainable resource management for global fishing operations. He also serves as captain and commander in the Naval Affiliated Reserve Force NCR of the Philippine Navy.[3] He also served as the honorary consul of the Consulate of the Federated States of Micronesia in the Philippines since 2006.[4]
- ^ Taculao, Patricia Bianca S. (November 4, 2023). "Getting to know the new DA chief, Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr". Manila Standard. Retrieved November 5, 2023.
- ^ Philippines, Esquire (October 2, 2023). "Who Is Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., the Tycoon Set To Be the New Agriculture Chief?". Esquire. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Unite, Betheena (November 3, 2023). "Meet new Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ^ Manahan, Job (November 3, 2023). "Marcos gives up agri portfolio, appoints fishing tycoon as agriculture chief". ABS-CBN News.