In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is San Buenaventura and the surname or paternal family name is Panelo.
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
(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
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.
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