Presidential Chief of Staff

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Distinguish". Template:Use mdy dates Template:Use Philippine English Template:Infobox Political post The Malacañang Chief of Staff,[1] named after Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the president of the Philippines, also referred to as the "presidential chief of staff," was an official position under the Office of the President of the Philippines. President Joseph Estrada created the position in February 16, 2000, but described it as only being a "temporary" position.[2] However, this position was carried over to the administration of his successor, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, before being abolished in February 26, 2008.[3]

Powers and functions

Under the Administration of Presidents Estrada and Arroyo, the Office of the Presidential Chief of Staff held the schedule of the President in coordination with the Cabinet officer for presidential engagements, as well as supervise the President's activities and engagements. The chief of staff post also "controlled access to the President," and "provide good, wise, and honest counsel" to the country's top leader, based on AO No. 138, series of 2006. Aside from these, the Palace chief of staff reviews the documents intended for the President, advocates for their strategic policies and programs, and builds bridges with "critical stakeholders" that include the Cabinet, judiciary, and lobbyists. The official also guard[s] the President’s interests and Protect the President from forces that could destroy the Administration. Upon the Abolishment of the office and the position, all Powers and Functions are transferred to the Office of the Executive Secretary.

List

Portrait Name Term Began Term Ended President
Aprodicio Laquian February 16, 2000 March 28, 2000 Joseph Ejercito Estrada
File:Renato Corona official portrait.jpg Renato Corona January 20, 2001 April 9, 2002 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Rigoberto Tiglao April 9, 2002 2004
File:NorbertoGonzales.jpg Norberto Gonzales 2004 2005
File:Defensor-mike.jpg Mike Defensor February 15, 2006 February 10, 2007
File:Joey Salceda (18th Congress).jpg Joey Salceda February 10, 2007 March 29, 2007

Other chiefs of staff

Other political positions have chiefs of staff, the vice president's office under Leni Robredo and Sara Duterte and all other Key Departments of the Government.

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