Corona’s wife received P6.1M from John Hay, says witness

MANILA, Philippines—Chief  Justice Renato Corona’s  wife  earned a total  of   P6.1  million in salaries, allowances and  benefits during the four years she  was president of John Hay Management  Corporation (JHMC),  said the witnesses and  documents  presented  by the defense team on Thursday.

Miriam Mosuela, financial officer of   JHMC, testified before the Senate that  Corona’s wife, Cristina  received a total amount of P6,162,075.54  in salaries,  allowances and  benefits from   2007 to 2010.

Mosuela  was made  to identify a document by defense lawyer Jose Roy  showing that  Mrs. Corona  received  salaries, benefits and allowances in 2007 amounting  to P1,315, 746.30; 1,959,178.15 in 2008; 1,915,002.79 in 2009; and P972,148.30  in 2010 or a total amount of P6,162.075.54

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