William Dar
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William Dollente Dar (born April 10, 1953) is a Filipino horticulturist and civil servant who served as the Secretary of Agriculture under the Duterte administration. He was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte on August 5, 2019, to replace Emmanuel Piñol.[1] Dar held the same position under President Joseph Estrada in an acting capacity from 1998 to 1999. He is also a former Director General of ICRISAT.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Dollente and the surname or paternal family name is Dar.
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William Dar | |
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45th Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office August 5, 2019 – June 30, 2022 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Emmanuel Piñol |
Succeeded by | Bongbong Marcos |
In office June 30, 1998 – May 24, 1999 Acting | |
President | Joseph Estrada |
Preceded by | Salvador Escudero |
Succeeded by | Edgardo Angara |
Personal details | |
Born | William Dollente Dar (1953-04-10) April 10, 1953 (age 71) Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
Alma mater | Benguet State University (BS, MS) University of the Philippines Los Baños (Ph.D) |
Profession | Horticulturist, Civil Servant |
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