Sara Duterte taps Paolo Panelo as new spokesperson

The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Wednesday announced the appointment of Atty. Paolo Panelo as the new spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte.

“In this capacity, Atty. Paolo will serve as the official point of communication, representing the views and positions of the Vice President and engaging with the media and public on relevant matters,” the OVP said.

The OVP also said that Panelo is expected to make “important information more accessible, clear, and easier for the public to understand.”

The last OVP spokesperson was Atty. Ruth Castelo.

Prior to his appointment as Duterte’s spokesperson, Panelo served as legal counsel for the Vice President in connection with the multiple perjury complaints filed against her.

Paolo is the son of Atty. Salvador Panelo, who once served as spokesperson and chief presidential legal counsel of former President Rodrigo Duterte. — RSJ, GMA News