A full-service Philippine law firm delivering comprehensive legal counsel with professionalism and genuine dedication to each client's unique goals and success.
Comprehensive legal service with integrity and compassion
What We Do
Our Practice Areas
Law Office Partners Attorney Ralph Bodota and Attorney Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal
01
Criminal, Civil & Commercial Litigation
Full representation in criminal defense, civil suits, and commercial dispute resolution before trial and appellate courts.
02
Administrative Litigation
Representation before administrative agencies, quasi-judicial bodies, and regulatory tribunals nationwide.
03
Taxation & Tax Advisory
Tax advisory, planning, and appeals before the BIR and the Court of Tax Appeals.
04
Data Privacy & Anti-Money Laundering
NPC compliance, AMLA advisory, and business law counsel tailored to your industry and operations.
05
Public Procurement & COA
Government procurement guidance, BAC representation, and Commission on Audit appeals and petitions.
06
Corporate Housekeeping
SEC compliance, board minutes, GIS filings, corporate records maintenance, and corporate secretarial services.
07
Family Law & Real Estate
Annulment, custody, adoption, estate settlement, property transfers, title disputes, and ejectment.
The People
Meet Our Team
Managing Partner
Ralph Borja Bodota
Attorney Ralph Borja Bodota (Rap) is a CPA-Lawyer and the Managing Partner of Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices. He earned his Bachelor of Laws from Arellano University School of Law, graduating with honors as a member of the Order of the Flaming Arrows. He also holds a Bachelor's degree majoring in Accountancy from Catanduanes State University, giving him a dual foundation in both law and accountancy that informs how he approaches his practice. Rap's areas of practice span litigation, taxation, corporate and commercial law, government audit, procurement, and regulatory compliance. He represents clients in criminal, civil, administrative, and commercial cases, and regularly handles matters that sit at the intersection of legal and financial concerns. On the advisory side, Attorney Rap also counsels businesses on tax compliance, corporate governance, contracts, data privacy, anti-money laundering compliance, and corporate housekeeping. As the Managing Partner of Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices, Attorney Bodota oversees the firm's operations and client engagements. He does so by balancing his leadership of the practice with the hands-on case work and client advisory that define his day-to-day.
Attorney Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal (Robie) holds degrees in Management Economics and Law from Ateneo de Manila University and passed the Philippine Bar in 2020. Coming from a family of lawyers—including his grandfather, the late Chief Justice Andres Narvasa—Robie honed his legal skills and gained invaluable experience while working as an associate for top law firms. Through his practice, Robie has developed a deep passion for litigation, the mixe of nervousness and excitement that comes with appearing in court, and the challenge of trying to anticipate and prepare for all scenarios. His practice spans diverse client representation, including being part of the team that drafted and filed petitions before the Supreme Court resulting in two landmark decisions in 2025. He also currently serves as counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary of a top-tier power solutions company in the country, dealing with various legal matters, from corporate housekeeping and governance, to labor law, and to commercial practice. Competitive by nature, Robie was also a decorated swimmer from prep through college, earning multiple medals as a UAAP varsity athlete and competing at the national level.
A full-service Philippine law firm delivering comprehensive legal services with professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to each client's success.