Who is Atty. Paolo Panelo? 

Attorney Paolo Panelo on Wednesday was appointed as the new spokesperson of Vice President Sara Duterte, replacing Ruth Castelo.

But this is not the first time that Panelo will be working with Duterte as he serves as legal counsel for the Vice President in connection with the multiple perjury complaints filed against her.

Panelo is the son of Salvador Panelo, who served as presidential legal counsel and spokesperson of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The younger Panelo founded his own law firm, the Panelo Law Office, in 2018.

But he started his legal career with the Migallos and Luna Law Offices in 2011 after passing the Bar exam.

In 2016, Panelo also worked as consultant and acting chief of staff to his father under the Office of the President.

Panelo graduated with a degree in Development Studies in the Ateneo de Manila University in 2005.

He began his law studies also in the Ateneo Law School before completing it in Arellano University School of Law in 2010.

The OVP said that as the newly appointed spokesperson of the vice president Panelo “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 also said that Panelo is expected to make “important information more accessible, clear, and easier for the public to understand.” — RSJ, GMA News