GREGORIO MIGUEL H. PALLUGNA, JD
Hello! I’m Gregorio Miguel H. Pallugna. I am the Managing Partner of PQAM & Partners, and it is my drive to maximize the collective talent and diverse skills of our team to provide exceptional service for our clients. Over the years, I take pride in having built a reputation as a trustworthy, competent, and reliable advocate, offering quality representation and tailored legal advice to my clients.
Education and Professional Background
I was drawn to the legal profession as I grew up with my grandfather being a Judge and my father being a private practicing lawyer. After completing my undergraduate degree in Management Accounting in 2009, I took my Bachelor of Laws / Doctor of Jurisprudence degree at Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan and completed it in 2013.
While studying, I had the privilege of working as a paralegal at my father’s law firm, gaining valuable practical experience that has honed my understanding of the legal field. Soon after passing the 2013 Bar Exams, I began my journey in private practice as a Partner in my father’s firm. Eager to start my own brand and style of lawyering, I started my own firm with my partner Atty. G.P.W. Quimpo in 2018, eventually building up and forming our present firm PQAM & Partners. My commitment to being of excellent service to others is at the center of my profession.
Email: gmpallugna@pqamlaw.com
Phone: +63 977 802 1645
Address: PQAM & Partners | 2nd Floor SV More Bldg., Masterson Mile South, Masterson Ave., Upper Carmen, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines
AFFILIATIONS
| July 2022 – Present | Board Member People’s Law Enforcement Board (PLEB) Cagayan de Oro City |
| 2019 – Present | Council Member Department of Labor and Employment Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council Region X |
| 2018 – Present | Chairman Department of Labor and Employment Industrial Tripartite Council (Resorts, Hotels & Restaurants) Province of Misamis Oriental |
| 2023 – Present | Member/ Director Gingoog Bay Chamber of Commerce Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental |
| 2015 – 2021 | Columnist Mindanao Goldstar Daily Cagayan de Oro City |
| 2017 – 2019 | Director Integrated Bar of the Philippines CDO – Mis. Or. Chapter |
| 2016 – Present | President Duka Bay Resort, Inc. Medina, Misamis Oriental |
| 2023 – Present | Corporate Secretary Limketkai Hotel and Resort Corp. Cagayan de Oro City |
| 2011 – 2012 | National Vice President for Mindanao |
| 2010 – 2011 | Executive Director for Mindanao Association of Law Students of the Philippines |
| 2022 – Present | Managing Director Southern Block Management Corp. Cagayan de Oro City |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
While I offer the full-range of legal services for my clients, my legal practice gravitates around corporate law, property law, labor law, contract law, and criminal litigation. Through years of practice, I have developed an in-depth understanding of these areas, enabling me to provide effective and reliable legal representation to my clients in these fields.
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS LAW
I take pride in being a trusted legal advisor to both domestic and foreign companies. My corporate clients rely on my guidance to navigate the complexities of Philippine laws and regulations. By offering strategic legal counsel, I help them make informed decisions that protect their businesses and prevent costly legal disputes. From the choice of corporate structure, contract drafting and review, legal compliance, strategic legal approach in handling business negotiations, property management, as well as civil, criminal, and administrative litigation, and making business decisions, I provide my clients with timely and effective legal solutions for their business needs. My corporate clients range from manufacturing companies that make nationally and internationally distributed products in the food and oil industry, local and overseas manpower and placement agencies, hotel and tourism operators, local bank and financing companies, property management companies, and many others in between. These diverse fields have very specialized needs but at the same time require the same set of core legal principles to ensure their continuing success. This, and the clients’ peace of mind, is what I offer.
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY EXPOSURE
My exposure to the hospitality business field, having been corporate president for our family hospitality business, Duka Bay Resort, for more than seven years, and being legal counsel and corporate secretary for a major four-star hotel in Cagayan de Oro, as well as being Chairman of the Industrial Tripartite Council for Hotel, Resorts, and Restaurants in Misamis Oriental for five years, has allowed me to gain substantial knowledge and understanding of the hospitality and tourism industry, which enables me to provide a specialized edge in handling corporate and legal matters for clients in the hospitality and tourism sectors.
LABOR LAW PRACTICE
Also being a member of the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council of the Department of Labor and Employment in Region 10, and a Managing Director of a local manpower corporation, I am able to offer in-depth and pragmatic solutions for my clients in relation to their labor law concerns. From labor disputes, certification elections, labor law compliance, and contract drafting and review among others, I provide my corporate and individual clients, both local and international, with valuable legal guidance and representation for their labor-related concerns.
Individualized Client Care
For my individual clients, I prioritize personal attention and prompt assistance. I understand the importance of timely counsel and work diligently to ensure that my clients’ concerns are addressed with utmost care and professionalism. By providing them with tailored legal solutions, I strive to offer peace of mind throughout their legal journey.
Community Involvement
Beyond my legal practice, I am actively involved in the legal community and dedicated to serving my city. I served as a Director of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines – Cagayan de Oro City Chapter, pursuing my passion to contribute to the advancement of the legal profession. In line with this desire, I am also currently the over-all administrator for Mindanao of “Abogadong Pinoy”, the largest lawyer-only Facebook group in the Philippines. Additionally, I am an appointed Council Member of the People’s Law Enforcement Board of Cagayan de Oro City and I concurrently serve as a Council Member of the Department of Labor and Employment’s Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council in Region 10. I also express my passion for writing as a columnist for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily since 2014.
My aspiration is to continuously enhance my legal expertise, ensuring that I provide the best possible service to my clients. I stay updated on the latest developments in the legal field and strive to deliver innovative solutions fine-tuned to each client’s unique needs. My leadership experience allows me to lead the march, together with my partners, towards building a bigger and better firm that provides our clients with effective contemporary and dependable legal solutions for their needs.
If you’re seeking dedicated advocacy, strategic guidance, and a personal approach to legal representation, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I am here to support you and help you navigate your legal matters successfully.