Salvador Panelo | |
|---|---|
 Panelo in 2017 | |
| 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 September 23, 1946 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 |
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]
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]
- ^ Ranada, Pia (October 11, 2018). "Sal Panelo is Duterte's new spokesman". Rappler. Manila, Philippines. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
Presidential aide Bong Go said Panelo's appointment is effective 'today,' Thursday, October 11.
- ^ Inquirer Research; Pacia, S.I. "The Duterte Administration". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ "The Duterte Cabinet". InterAksyon. June 1, 2016. Archived from the original on June 9, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
- ^ Mendoza, John Eric (October 8, 2021). "Salvador Panelo files candidacy for senator". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 8, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Cordova, Calvin (April 1, 2022). "PDP-Laban members, non-members get Duterte's endorsement for Senate race". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on April 1, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Gita-Carlos, Ruth Abbey (May 10, 2022). "Senate bets Panelo, Langit concede defeat". Philippine News Agency. Archived from the original on May 10, 2022. Retrieved June 20, 2022.
- ^ Valente, Catherine (May 14, 2022). "Padilla taps Panelo as legislative adviser". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 10, 2022.