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Lawyer Paolo Panelo named as VP Sara Duterte's new spokesperson
The Office of the Vice President announced Wednesday that attorney Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. will serve as Vice President Sara Duterte's official spokesperson, taking on a key communications role in her office.
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MANILA — Lawyer Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. has been appointed as the official spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte, the Office of the Vice President confirmed on Wednesday. The announcement marks a significant staffing decision for the vice president's communications operations as she continues her duties in office. "We are pleased to announce the appointment of Atty. Paolo Panelo as the spokesperson for Vice President Sara Duterte," the OVP said in a statement. In his new capacity, Panelo will handle media relations and public communications for the vice president's office. The appointment reflects the administration's ongoing effort to strengthen its communications infrastructure at the highest levels of government.