Chief Presidential Legal Counsel
| Office of the Chief Presidential Legal Counsel | |
|---|---|
| Tanggapan ng Punong Tagapayo sa Batas ng Pangulo | |
Office seal | |
since December 16, 2025 | |
| Member of | Cabinet |
| Appointer | President of the Philippines |
| Constituting instrument | OP MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 139 |
| Formation | 1992 |
The Chief Presidential Legal Counsel (CPLC) (Filipino: Tanggapan ng Punong Tagapayo sa Batas ng Pangulo) is a key unit within the Office of the President of the Philippines, responsible for providing direct legal advice, assistance, and counsel to the president on various matters including policy, litigation, and executive functions.
History
The office traces its roots to the early 1990s under president Fidel V. Ramos, formalized through Office of the president Memorandum Order No. 139 dated June 7, 1993 (adopted June 24, 1993), which delineated its authority over certain appointments, appealed cases, and duties overlapping with the Executive Secretary.[1]
List of Chief Presidential Legal Counsels
| No. | Name | Image | Term | President(s) served |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Antonio Carpio | 1992–1998 | Fidel V. Ramos | |
| 2. | Antonio Nachura | June 1998 – January 2001 | Joseph Estrada | |
| 3. | Sergio Apostol | 2001–2010 | Gloria Macapagal Arroyo | |
| 4. | Eduardo de Mesa | 2010–2013 | Benigno Aquino III | |
| 5. | Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa | 2013–2015 | ||
| 6. | Judd H. Polloso | 2015–2016 | ||
| 7. | Salvador Panelo | June 30, 2016 – October 8, 2021 | Rodrigo Duterte | |
| 8. | Jesus Melchor Quitain | October 19, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | ||
| 9. | Juan Ponce Enrile | June 30, 2022 – November 13, 2025 | Bongbong Marcos | |
| 10. | Anna Liza Logan | December 16, 2025-present |
See also
References
- ^ "OP MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 139, June 07, 1993". Supreme Court E-Library. Retrieved 23 December 2025.