Taipan questions validity of brod's offer to testify for gov't (Malaya)

Lawyers of taipan Lucio Tan questioned the validity of allowing estranged brother Mariano Tanenglian to become a witness for the government, saying that Mariano has no legal standing to do so.

Atty. Estelito Mendoza, Tan's counsel, pointed out that Tanenglian too was named accused in Civil Case 0005 thus making him barred from seeking to reopen the case, which was ordered terminated by the Sandiganbayan last April 23.

He also warned Tanenglian's counsel, Emilio Quiros, that his client may be charged with perjury if they continue with their plan. During the investigation in 2005, Tanenglian signed under oath that he denies the authenticity of the evidenced filed by the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG).

Quiroz argued that it was the PCGG and the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) that approached his client and asked to testify for the government. He noted that last July 15, Tanenglian met with PCGG Chair Camilo Sabio and was informed that they are waiting for the feedback of the OSG

Mendoza also pointed out the actions of former PCGG special counsel Catalino Generillo whose actions are incompatible to public interest. Also terminated, Generillo wants to present Tanenglian in the case. Earlier on, he presented Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., and Joselito Yujuico whose testimonies where favorable to their interest to the detriment of the government case.

Source:
Tabingo, Peter, Malaya. (p.2) Published September 16, 2009