Duterte impeachment trial: Who is defense counsel Roberto Batungbacal?

Inquirer.net - Sep 22, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Among Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers before the Senate impeachment court is Roberto Narvasa Batungbacal. Batungbacal is a partner of Bodota & Batungbacal Law Offices, which he manages with fellow defense counsel, lawyer Ralph Bodota. He is also the grandson of the late former Chief Justice Andres Narvasa. WATCH: Sara Duterte impeachment

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