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GenCorp Industries, Inc, Metro City Chow Foods Corp. In-House Counsel Suzette Balucanag-Punay takes over the witness stand on the 42nd day of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Punay is one of the first set of witnesses presented by the defense, as the trial continues its proceedings on the Article II of the Articles of Impeachment, in regards to Duterte's alleged unexplained wealth.
Defense counsel Justin Nicol Gular made the offer of testimony to Punay, in order to prove that Duterte is "neither a stockholder, officer, or director of GenCorp Industries", and has no participation in the functions of Metro City Chow Food Corporation Compensation Committee, or as board member.
Punay earlier stated that Duterte has no shareholdings in GenCorp in 2025, and also testified that she did not hold any position in the company. Additionally, she also said that the Vice President had no participation in the decisions, or operations of Metro City Chow Foods Corp., despite having a 20% share and as a member of its Board of Directors.
Some senator-judges flagged Punay's lack of research regarding the presented documents and procedures, as she was cross-examined by the prosecution panel.
Tensions also flared during the trial, particularly between the witness, defense counsel, and private prosecutor Lorna Kapunan. (Video courtesy of Senate of the Philippines)
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