Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. (born 1966 or 1967) 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.

Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. was appointed by His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as the Secretary of the Philippine Department of Agriculture on November 3, 2023.

Nov 3, 2023 · President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the appointment of fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of Agriculture on Friday, November 3. This came weeks...

Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. was appointed by His Excellency President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. as the Secretary of the Philippine Department of Agriculture on November 3, 2023.

Nov 3, 2023 · (1st UPDATE) After more than a year, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. relinquishes his agriculture post to fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Get to know the new full-time agriculture...

Nov 3, 2023 · Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has expressed his dedication to the welfare of Filipino farmers and fisherfolk. In his speech following the announcement of his appointment, Laurel referred to them as his brothers and sisters, emphasizing his personal understanding of their hardships and dreams.

Oct 2, 2023 · President of Frabelle Group Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. was one of Bongbong Marcos' biggest campaign donors during the 2022 Elections. He's now speculated to be the next Agriculture chief.

Nov 12, 2024 · As the Philippines’ agriculture sector grapples with a myriad of challenges—from fluctuating prices of essential commodities to the destructive forces of climate change—one man has stepped into the “perfect storm” with resilience and determination: Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

Nov 3, 2023 · UPDATED MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday announced that Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA). In a last-minute press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos said he had just inaugurated Laurel.

Nov 14, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture chief Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified on Monday that he did not graduate from any higher educational institution, contrary to news reports that stated he...