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Our lawyers are graduates from the University of the Philippines who have earned relevant and extensive legal experience in their respective fields of expertise.

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Michael Wesley Poa

Managing Partner

Mr. Poa specializes in criminal, civil and commercial litigation, taxation and special projects.

Mr. Poa received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines in 2018 where he graduated ninth (9th) of his batch. He became a member of the Philippine Bar in 2019. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree Major in Creative Arts and Italian Studies in Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia, in 2007, where he received a commendation from the Chancellor for outstanding academic performance. He was likewise inducted as a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society in the same year.

From 2010 – 2022, Mr. Poa served as the Chief of Staff for the Office of Trustees Dr. Alejandro R. Roses, Mr. Gregorio T. Yu, and General Alan R. Luga of the Government Service Insurance System (“GSIS”).

Mr. Poa served as Undersecretary and Chief of Staff of the Department of Education, as well as the Agency’s Spokesperson from July 2022 to 18 July 2024.

You may contact him at michaelpoa@poahimalavirtucio.com.

Anna Camille C. Himala

Partner

Ms. Himala has an extensive background in litigation, legislation, and public policy, having professional experience in both the private sector and government service. Her practice areas include litigation, dispute resolution, and corporate and special projects.

Ms. Himala received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines in 2018. She graduated in the top 10 of her class and was awarded the Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence. She is also a member of the Order of the Purple Feather (UP Law Honors Society). She was a recipient of the Congressman Edcel C. Lagman scholarship (2013) and ACCRALAW-Violeta Calvo-Drilon scholarship (2014-2018), which are awarded to meritorious students for outstanding academic performance. In 2012, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Communication and graduated cum laude from the same university.

While pursuing her law degree, Ms. Himala served as a Legislative Staff Officer for the Office of Senator Juan Miguel F. Zubiri and Office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano. She performed legislative work and research, including drafting bills and resolutions, and contributed to the passage of landmark laws such as the Reproductive Health Act and Bangsamoro Organic Law. After being admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2019, she joined Divina Law Office as an Associate, and became the first in the firm’s litigation department to be promoted to Senior Associate in only two years.

In 2022, Ms. Himala was awarded a Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for the Young Leaders Program (YLP) in Law. She earned her LL.M degree (Master of Laws) and European Union (EU) Studies Graduate Diploma from Kyushu University in 2023. In the same year, she joined One Asia Lawyers, a Japanese law firm with an extensive network in the ASEAN region. She advises foreign clients on Philippine laws relating to business establishment, foreign investment, labor and employment, data privacy, and corporate law.

You may contact her at camillehimala@poahimalavirtucio.com.

Marc Angelo S. Virtucio

Partner

As a lawyer who is also a Licensed Architect and Master Plumber, as well as a Registered International Associate of the American Institute of Architects, Mr. Virtucio specializes in construction and architecture laws, corporate and commercial laws, special projects, and alternative dispute resolution.

Mr. Virtucio received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines in 2019 and became a member of the Philippine Bar in 2020. He also finished several short courses on Contract Law and Child Protection from Harvard University in 2020. Mr. Virtucio obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture and graduated cum laude from the same university in 2010. He was also a recipient of the Philip H. Recto Design Excellence.

Before entering law school, Mr. Virtucio worked as a Junior Architect in Solar Resources, Inc. in 2009 and as an Architectural Assistant in Architects 61 Pte Ltd., Singapore from 2010 to 2012.

He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of ABC Equiglobal Corporation and the General Partner of Emerging Architects Studio. He is also the Spokesperson of the Committee Against Illegal Practice and a member of the Committee on Legislation and Codes of the United Architects of the Philippines (“UAP”), the integrated and accredited professional organization of architects in the Philippines.

You may contact him at marcvirtucio@poahimalavirtucio.com.

Roi Andrei S. Galang

Of Counsel

Mr. Galang is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Manila and the University of the Philippines College of Law. Admitted to the Bar in 2015, he had since then been immersed in heavy litigation work, handling civil, criminal and labor cases. Having worked in esteemed law firms as well as in government, his ability to navigate his way through the intricacies of litigation work while religiously upholding the ethics of the profession produces satisfying results. He is also active in the legal aid program of his Integrated Bar of the Philippines chapter, assisting financially-disadvantaged clients in their legal disputes. His wide experience in litigation and his uncompromising loyalty not only to the cause of his clients but also to his duties as an officer of the court ensure that no client will ever be left alone and unaided.

Mr. Galang also teaches law subjects in Emilio Aguinaldo College-Cavite’s School of Business Administration, School of Criminology and Institute of the Law and Justice.

You may contact him at rsg@pshvlaw.com.