The Chief Presidential Legal Counsel (CPLC) () 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.
List of Chief Presidential Legal Counsels No. Name Image Term President(s) served1. Antonio Carpio June 7, 1993 – June 30, 1998 Fidel V. Ramos2. Antonio Nachura June 30, 1998 – January 20, 2001 Joseph Estrada3. Sergio Apostol January 20, 2001 – June 30, 2010 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo4. Eduardo de Mesa June 30, 2010 – January 10, 2013 Benigno Aquino III5. Alfredo Benjamin Caguioa January 10, 2013 – October 12, 20156. Judd H. Polloso October 12, 2015 – June 30, 20167. Salvador Panelo June 30, 2016 – October 8, 2021 Rodrigo Duterte8. Jesus Melchor Quitain October 19, 2021 – June 30, 2022 9. Juan Ponce Enrile June 30, 2022 – November 13, 2025 Bongbong Marcos10. Anna Liza Logan December 16, 2025 – present
See also Executive Secretary (Philippines) Office of the President of the Philippines
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