DA attach agency

• Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. born in 1967


  He is a Filipino billionaire and prominent figure in the fishing industry
• Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. currently holds the position of Philippine Secretary of Agriculture since 2023


  He previously served as the President of the Frabelle Fishing Corporation
• Francisco "Kiko" P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on his main focus as Agriculture Secretary: 'His main focus is to enhance food production and modernize the agricultural sector, a crucial component of the Philippine economy'
• Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC)


  • The leading institution innovating rural and agricultural finance, offering responsive and sustainable credit policies for small farmers and fisherfolk through a quality management system
• Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA)


  • Ensures a safe and sufficient supply of agricultural chemicals, offering quality services for licenses, registrations, and permits, maintaining public assurance
• National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI)


  • Conducts fisheries research and development to manage and conserve the country's aquatic resources, established under R.A. 8550, the "Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998," later amended by R.A. 10654, operating as an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture
• National Meat Inspection Service (NMIS)


  • The sole national authority on meat inspection and hygiene, a specialized regulatory agency under the Department of Agriculture
• Philippine Carabao Center (PCC)


  • Tasked with conserving, propagating, and promoting the carabao for the benefit of rural farmers, providing milk, and meat
• Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech)


  • Executes programs and projects in Research and Development (R&D) and Extension Support, Education, and Training Services (ESETS) clusters, ensuring alignment with the Department of Agriculture's priorities and PHilMech's agenda
• Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF)

  • Formed by merging the National Agricultural and Fishery Council (NAFC) and Livestock Development Council (LDC) under E.O. 366, Series of 2004
• Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PRRI)


  • Enhances research and development in the rubber industry to boost production and improve the quality of life in rural communities dependent on this sector