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Aquinas At Your Service
Excellence, Integrity, and Professional Care in Legal Communication
Aquinas Innov is a group of Legal and Communications Practitioners with over 20 years of individual experience. They specialize in compliance with government systems and procedures, strategic communication services, and policy research development. The firm also practices law in areas such as administrative law, Civil Service Commission (CSC) laws, and Commission on Audit (COA).
Where Legal Expertise Meets Communication Excellence
Our Mission & vision
The firm’s mission and vision are inspired by the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas. The mission is to serve with integrity, excellence, and professional care for clients. The vision is to serve for the common good and pursue truth and justice.
our key focus
The firm’s consulting services help clients with compliance to government systems, policies, and legal standards for project development, implementation, and monitoring. They also assist with communicating these projects to the public through various platforms, including social media. The key areas of focus are Regulatory Compliance, Innovation and Management, and Strategic Communication.
Our Services
explore our consultancy services
Our firm offers a wide range of services, including Legal Counselling, Case Handling and Trial Management, Compliance to Government Policies and Procedures, and Strategic Communications and Media Management.
Compliance Training and Focus Group Discussions
Strategic Communications and Media Management
Employees Discipline
and Procedures
Compliance Innovations
Strategic Planning
Fraud Investigations
our team
We are a collective of innovative minds and dedicated individuals. Our team is composed of Legal and Communications Practitioners with over 20 years of individual practice and professional expertise. We are committed to excellence in our work and provide professional care for our clients in a dynamic and supportive environment
ATTY. FROEBEL KAN BALLEQUE, JD
Lawyer; City Councilor (2022-2025); Founding Partner, Aquinas Legal and Communications; Brigada TV Anchor/Anchor News FM
Atty. Balleque is a Founding Partner known for his expertise in Election Laws, Actual Trial/Litigation, Criminal Laws and Procedures, and Labor Dispute Resolution. He is a prominent public figure with significant experience as a Radio and TV Commentator and Anchor (Brigada TV and News FM). He is a former City Councilor (2022-2025) and served as a City Legal Officer
ATTY. ARNEL A. ZAPATOS, JD
Lawyer; Former City Administrator, GSC; Former Provincial Director, Civil Service Commission
Atty. Zapatos specializes in highly technical areas of practice including Government Systems and Policies, Administrative Laws, Rules and Regulations, and Corporate Laws. His extensive government service, particularly with the Civil Service Commission, gives him expertise in personnel action, discipline, and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He is an expert in Local Government Planning, developing Executive and Legislative Agendas, DILG Regulations, New Procurement Laws, and Commission on Audit (COA) rules.
ATTY. JOSEPH MARWIN B. JAMPAS, JD
Practicing Lawyer, Aquinas Legal and Communications (July 2023-Present)
Atty. Jampas is a practicing lawyer specializing in Trial and Litigation, Civil and Criminal Law Procedures. His field of specialization also includes Taxation, Accounting, Auditing, and Election Laws. He has experience in legislative and executive support, having served as an Executive Assistant in the City Council and a Paralegal Officer at the Department of Justice.
EDUARDO P. RESTON, JR.
Professional Writer; Communications Partner and Consultant
Mr. Reston is a Communications Partner and Consultant whose specializations cover the entire spectrum of media and executive support. His expertise includes Strategic Communications, Digital Marketing, Media Management, Project Management, and Executive Services. He has worked as a Senior Writer and has extensive experience as a TV & Radio Host and Editorial Writer.
ATTY. ROMMEL L. CAHAYAG, JD, CPA, MBA
Lawyer; CPA in Public Practice from 1999 until the present
Atty. Cahayag is both a lawyer and a practicing Certified Public Accountant (CPA). His legal practice is highly specialized in Accounting, Auditing, Taxation, and Labor Dispute Resolution. He also handles litigation in Civil and Criminal Laws and Procedure, and Election Laws.
LEONARDO
“COCOY”
SEXCION
Professional Photographer
Mr. Sexcion is a highly-awarded professional specializing in Editorial and Documentary Photography, Photojournalism, Visual Storytelling, and Media Consulting. He is an expert in Campaign and Political Media Production, notably serving as Editor/Producer/Director for the 2016 Presidential Election Campaign. His work has been featured by the Associated Press (AP), Philippine Daily Inquirer, and national flight magazines.
Bridging Compliance and Innovation
Navigate complex government systems and pioneer new projects with confidence. Let Aquinas be your trusted partner for expert legal counsel, strategic communication, and innovative solutions.
Excellence, Integrity & Professional Care
