Salvador Panelo
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Salvador "Sal" San Buenaventura Panelo (born September 23, 1946) is a Filipino lawyer who served as President Rodrigo Duterte's Chief Presidential Legal Counsel (2016–2021) and Presidential Spokesperson (2018–2020). He was also the legal adviser during Duterte's 2016 presidential campaign.[1] As a private lawyer, he has handled cases involving politicians and other controversial personalities. He is a former director of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP).[2][3]
Salvador Panelo | |
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Chief Presidential Legal Counsel | |
In office June 30, 2016 – October 8, 2021 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Preceded by | Alfredo Caguioa |
Succeeded by | Jesus Melchor Quitain |
Presidential Spokesperson | |
In office October 15, 2018 – April 13, 2020 | |
President | Rodrigo Duterte |
Deputy | China Jocson |
Preceded by | Harry Roque |
Succeeded by | Harry Roque |
Personal details | |
Born | Salvador San Buenaventura Panelo (1946-09-23) September 23, 1946 (age 77) Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
Political party | PDP–Laban |
Other political affiliations | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (c. 1992) |
Residence(s) | Marikina, Metro Manila |
Alma mater | University of Nueva Caceres (BS, BA) University of the Philippines Diliman (LL.B) |
Occupation | Politician, radio journalist |
Profession | Lawyer |
Panelo ran for senator in the May 2022 election under the PDP-Laban party,[4][5] but lost.[6] He was later named by fellow senatorial candidate Robin Padilla as his legislative adviser and mentor in the Senate.[7]