MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang extended its condolences to the family of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo after the death of his 27-year-old son yesterday.
“The Palace extends its heartfelt condolences to Chief Presidential Legal Counsel on the death of his son, Carlo,” presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said in a statement.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Secretary Panelo at this difficult time,” he said.
Earlier in the day, Panelo sought prayers for the repose of the soul of his son, who died of a heart ailment.
“Thank you so much for your prayers for my very special child,” Panelo said in his text message, referring to Salvador Carlo Panelo III, who had Down’s Syndrome.
Carlo’s remains lie in state at the Cosmopolitan Memorial Chapels and Crematory at The Ascencion along Araneta Avenue in Quezon City.