Emmanuel Piñol
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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Fantin and the surname or paternal family name is Piñol.
Emmanuel "Manny" Fantin Piñol (born December 16, 1953)[1] is a Filipino politician, journalist, writer, agriculture advocate and agribusinessman. He most recently served in President Rodrigo Duterte's cabinet as chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority (2019–2021) and Secretary of Agriculture (2016–2019).
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Emmanuel Piñol | |
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Chairman of the Mindanao Development Authority | |
In office August 5, 2019 – October 5, 2021 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Abul Khayr Alonto |
Succeeded by | Maria Belen S. Acosta |
44th Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office June 30, 2016 – August 5, 2019 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Proceso Alcala |
Succeeded by | William Dar |
Vice Governor of Cotabato | |
In office June 30, 2007 – June 30, 2010 | |
Governor | Jesus N. Sacdalan |
Preceded by | Jesus N. Sacdalan |
Succeeded by | Gregorio T. Ipong |
Governor of Cotabato | |
In office June 30, 1998 – June 30, 2007 | |
Preceded by | Agnes S. Amador |
Succeeded by | Jesus N. Sacdalan |
Mayor of M'lang | |
In office June 30, 1995 – June 30, 1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Emmanuel Fantin Piñol (1953-12-16) December 16, 1953 (age 70) M'lang, Cotabato, Philippines |
Political party | NPC (until 2017; 2021–present) |
Other political affiliations | Cotabato United People's Movement (local) PDP–Laban (2017–2021) |
Spouse | Emilly Asentista |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Kidapawan, Cotabato |
Alma mater | University of Southern Mindanao (BS, MS, PhD) |
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Born and raised in M'lang, Cotabato, he served as the town's mayor from 1995 to 1998. He then served as governor (1998–2007) and vice governor (2007–2010) of Cotabato. He had also worked for the National Grains Authority and was previously a radio and print journalist.