Chief Presidential Legal Counsel
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Member ofCabinet
AppointerPresident of the Philippines
Constituting instrumentOP MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 139
Formation1992
| 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.
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]
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