Presidential Legislative Liaison Office

The Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) is a government agency of the Philippines that deals with the relations between the executive and legislative branch of governments. The PLLO coordinates affairs regarding the executive government's legislative agenda with the Congress of the Philippines.^[1]

The Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) was established on November 11, 1987, through Memorandum Order No. 128 issued during the presidency of Corazon Aquino. The issuance was amended by Memorandum Order No. 142 dated December 17, 1987. The latter issuance made effective Memorandum Order No. 128 on July 1, 1987.^[1]

The PLLO previously consisted of the Office of the Presidential Adviser for Legislative Affairs (OPALA), that functioned in close coordination with the PLLO. The Presidential Adviser also held a Cabinet-rank position and served as the President’s principal adviser on legislative matters. The position was established to enhance the Executive’s capacity to engage with Congress on key policy initiatives.