EXPLAINER: What 'piercing the corporate veil' means

GMA Network - Oct 13, 2026

The doctrine of piercing the corporate veil has been raised during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, as defense and prosecution lawyers debated the assets and earnings of companies linked to Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio.

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