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Salvador Panelo (Salvador San Buenaventura Panelo) was born on 23 September, 1946 in Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines, is a Filipino lawyer and government official. Discover Salvador Panelo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
Salvador San Buenaventura Panelo |
| Occupation |
Politician, radio journalist |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
23 September 1946 |
| Birthday |
23 September |
| Birthplace |
Naga, Camarines Sur, Philippines |
| Nationality |
Philippines
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Salvador Panelo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Salvador Panelo height not available right now. We will update Salvador Panelo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Salvador Panelo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Salvador Panelo worth at the age of 77 years old? Salvador Panelo’s income source is mostly from being a successful lawyer. He is from Philippines. We have estimated Salvador Panelo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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| Source of Income |
lawyer |
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Timeline
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 studied elementary school at the Murphy Elementary School and high school at the Roosevelt Memorial High School (AY 1959–1962).
He earned his BS in Political Science and BA English degrees at University of Nueva Cáceres.
He moved to Manila to go to the University of the Philippines College of Law for his law education.
As a student at the University of the Philippines Diliman and a member of the Sigma Rho fraternity, he was involved in student activism during the pre-martial law period.
He stayed at the University of the Philippines and completed law school in 1974.
He passed the Philippine Bar Examination the same year.
Panelo first practiced law at United Laboratories where he served as the company's legal counsel from 1977 to 1987.
He assumed the directorship of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) in 1983 and presidency of the IBP Rizal Chapter in 1985.
In 1987, he was hired as a radio anchor at DZEC Radyo Agila where he worked for one year.
It was also in 1987 when he started his private law practice.
Panelo ran in the 1992 Philippine Senate election; with the top 24 candidates winning the election, Panelo, who was running under the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, finished 125th.
Panelo also lawyered for former Commission on Elections Chairman Benjamin Abalos who was embroiled in the 2007 elections scandal, Philip Medel who was convicted in the murder of actress Nida Blanca, and the family of slain racing champion Enzo Pastor.
In his 40 years of law practice, he served as the defense lawyer of prominent politicians such as Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr.. who was implicated in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre, Calauan Mayor Antonio Sanchez who was tried for the 1993 Eileen Sarmenta and Allan Gomez murder, and the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos in relation to recovering their ill-gotten wealth.
His other clients include celebrities such as Deniece Cornejo in her 2014 rape case against actor Vhong Navarro, and Dennis Roldan who was convicted of kidnapping a Filipino-Chinese boy in 2005.
He was also the legal adviser during Duterte's 2016 presidential campaign.
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).
Panelo ran for senator in the May 2022 election under the PDP-Laban party, but lost.
He was later named by fellow senatorial candidate Robin Padilla as his legislative adviser and mentor in the Senate.
Panelo was born in Naga, Camarines Sur to an Ilocano father from Tubao, La Unión and a Bicolano mother from Camarines Sur.
Prior to joining the government of Rodrigo Duterte on June 30, 2016, he was his legal counsel and defense lawyer on the charges of hidden wealth by vice presidential candidate Antonio Trillanes during the presidential campaign.
He eventually served as the President-elect's transitional spokesperson before being designated as Chief Presidential Legal Counsel.
He had a son, Carlo, who died of heart complications from Down syndrome on January 6, 2017, at the age of 27.
Panelo is a member the Rotary Club of Makati Southwest chapter, a member of the Board of Trustees of the San Beda Law Alumni Association, and Secretary General of the Asean Law Association Golfers’ Club.
On May 1, 2020, Panelo began hosting a talk show on People's Television Network titled Counterpoint with Secretary Salvador Panelo, produced by the Presidential Broadcast Staff - Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM).
Panelo created the program for the purpose of "discussing the issues affecting our country," as well as to "analyze, dissect issues raised by certain critics and others against certain policies of the government".
Panelo ran and lost in the 2022 Senate election, as he did not finish in the top 12 positions.
Panelo resides in Marikina.
