Secretary of the Senate of the Philippines
| Secretary of the Senate of the Philippines | |
|---|---|
| Kalihim ng Senado ng Pilipinas | |
since February 2, 2026 | |
| Senate of the Philippines | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Seat | GSIS Building, Financial Center, Jose W. Diokno Boulevard, Pasay |
| Appointer | Elected by the Senate |
| Formation | October 16, 1916 |
| First holder | Felipe Buencamino Jr. |
| Deputy | Deputy Secretaries of the Senate of the Philippines |
| Salary | ₱3,341,000 per year (2023)[1] |
| Website | [2] |
The secretary of the Senate of the Philippines (Filipino: Kalihim ng Senado ng Pilipinas) is an officer of the Senate of the Philippines. The secretary is an elected official among the staff of the Senate, responsible for helping the Senate president provide efficient legislative and administrative support to the offices of the senators, managing the affairs of the Senate Secretariat, inclusive of all the offices, service units, officers, and employees, acting as its central clearinghouse, and developing strategic plans and policies for the enhancement of the Senate's professionalism.
The first secretary was Felipe Buencamino Jr., serving in the upper chamber of the fourth Philippine Legislature from the Senate's establishment in 1916 until 1917.
The current secretary of the Senate is Mark Llandro Mendoza, serving since the 20th Congress.