Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
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 2023. He was also the President of the Frabelle Fishing Corporation, a deep-sea fishing company operating in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Honourable Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. | |
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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 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Navy Reserve Command |
| Rank | Captain |
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. He also served as the honorary consul of the Consulate of the Federated States of Micronesia in the Philippines since 2006.