MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has tapped the services of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to provide security for him.
Laurel signed Special Order 1484 detailing six police officers to the Office of the Secretary as protective security personnel.
“As such, they shall perform the duties and responsibilities inherent to the designation and such others as directed by the secretary,” Laurel said.
The PNP personnel are entitled to traveling expenses, per diems and other incidental expenses that may be incurred in the performance of their duties, chargeable against Laurel’s office and other available funds.
President Marcos appointed Laurel as secretary of the agriculture department on Nov. 3.
Laurel served as president of Frabelle Fishing Corp., the world’s third largest tuna fishing company, from 1985 to Oct. 31, 2023.
He was also a member of the Private Sector Advisory Council-Agriculture Sector Group.
Marcos has said he is banking on Laurel’s years of experience in the fishing industry to improve the agriculture sector.