Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.
Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. | |
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Official portrait, 2025. | |
| 46th Secretary of Agriculture | |
| Assumed office November 3, 2023 | |
| President | Bongbong Marcos |
| Preceded by | Bongbong Marcos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Francisco Pe Tiu Laurel, Jr. 1966 or 1967 (age 59–60) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Philippines |
| Branch/service | Philippine Navy Reserve Command |
| Rank | Captain |
Francisco "Kiko" Pe Tiu Laurel Jr. (born 1966 or 1967) is a Filipino businessman who has served as the 46th 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.
Prior to his appointment, Tiu Laurel 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 the chairperson of the World Tuna Purse Seine Organization, which aims to develop sustainable resource management for global fishing operations. Tiu Laurel 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.