Jesus Melchor "Boy" Vega Quitain (born January 6, 1945) is a Filipino lawyer who served as Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Special Assistant under the Duterte administration.[1][2][3][4][5] He is also serving as an Undersecretary in the Office of the President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022.[6] He is reported to be the writer of most of President Rodrigo Duterte’s high-impact speeches, like his State of the Nation Addresses and inaugural speech.[7]
Jesus Melchor Quitain | |
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| Chief Presidential Legal Counsel | |
| In office October 19, 2021 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Salvador Panelo |
| Succeeded by | Juan Ponce Enrile |
| Special Assistant to the President (Officer in Charge) | |
| In office November 9, 2018 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Bong Go |
| Succeeded by | Antonio Lagdameo Jr. |
| Head of the Presidential Management Staff | |
| In office November 9, 2018 – June 30, 2022 | |
| President | Rodrigo Duterte |
| Preceded by | Bong Go |
| Succeeded by | Zenaida Angping |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jesus Melchor Vega Quitain January 6, 1945 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Alma mater | San Beda College (LL.B) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Early life and career
editJesus Quitain graduated from the San Beda College of Law in 1970. He is from Davao City.[6] He joined Upsilon Sigma Phi in 1963.[8][9]
Quitain engaged in private law practice since 1971. He also served in the academe as Dean of the College of Law of the University of Mindanao.[6]
He was the first National President of the Association of Resident Ombudsman in Government Agencies and Former President of the Rotary Club of South Davao.[6]
He is the father of Davao City Vice Mayor J. Melchor "Jay" Quitain Jr. and Grace Quitain Pecson, and the grandfather of Richard Quitain Pecson.[1]
Public service
editJesus Quitain joined the government in 2001 when then Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte appointed him as City Legal Officer.[6]
He also served in Davao City as Councilor of the First District, and as City Administrator.[10] He was also the Former Resident Ombudsman of Davao City, for which he was awarded as Outstanding Resident Ombudsman of the Philippines for 2008.[6]
Prior to his latest appointment as Chief Presidential Legal Counsel in 2021, Quitain served as the officer in charge of the Office of the Special Assistant to the President.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b Roque, Marilyn (January 10, 2020). "Scene City | Melchor "Boy" Quitain @ 75 – Mindanao Times". Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "The University of Mindanao". umindanao.edu.ph. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Valente, Catherine S. (October 19, 2021). "Duterte names new chief legal counsel". The Manila Times. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Duterte appoints Quitain as his new legal counsel vice Panelo". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Duterte names Quitain as new chief legal counsel". www.pna.gov.ph. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f MIAA. "Manila International Airport Authority Board of Directors" (PDF).
- ^ "The Davao Boys are alright". Rappler. July 9, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ "Duterte appoints Quitain as chief presidential legal counsel". www.sunstar.com.ph. October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Torrevillas, Domini M. "Proclamation 539". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Llemit, Ralph Lawrence G. (October 19, 2021). "Duterte appoints Quitain as chief presidential legal counsel". Sunstar. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Salaverria, Carmelito Q. Francisco, Jerome Aning, Leila B. (October 20, 2021). "Quitain replaces Panelo as chief legal counsel". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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