Politics · Philippines Bureau
VP Duterte held Metro City Chow board seat but played no active role
Vice President Sara Duterte maintained her position as a board member of Metro City Chow Foods Corp. between 2022 and 2025 while taking no active part in company operations, according to testimony from the firm's corporate counsel.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA – The corporate counsel of Metro City Chow Foods Corp. testified Wednesday that Vice President Sara Duterte remained on the company's board of directors for three years without actively participating in its business operations.
Atty. Suzette Balucanag-Punay made the statement during cross-examination in what appears to be proceedings related to Duterte's corporate affiliations. The testimony clarified that while Duterte held the board position from 2022 through 2025, her involvement was limited to her formal designation.
The development comes as heightened scrutiny continues on the personal and business interests of high-ranking Philippine government officials. Duterte, who serves as Vice President and Education Secretary, has faced various inquiries into her financial dealings and corporate memberships.
The nature and context of the proceedings were not immediately detailed in available reports. Balucanag-Punay's testimony suggested that board membership and active operational involvement are distinct matters within the company's structure.