Former Ceres exec sues Yanson matriarch, son for perjury

MANILA, Philippines – A 78-year-old retired executive of the Yanson Group of Bus Companies (YGBC) has filed criminal complaints against Olivia Yanson and her son, Leo Rey Yanson, over alleged false sworn statements.

Human rights lawyer Atty. Dino de Leon represented Antonio “Tony” Zerna in filing a complaint for perjury and falsification against Olivia Yanson before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Bacolod City on July 9.

Earlier, on July 3, Zerna also filed a complaint for falsification of a private document against Leo Rey Yanson before the Office of the City Prosecutor in Batangas City.

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De Leon said the complaints seek to hold accountable those who allegedly made false statements in documents that led to the filing of the carnapping case against Zerna.

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The complaint against Leo Rey Yanson questions a certification stating that Zerna was not authorized to use a Toyota Fortuner assigned to him.

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The complaint against Olivia Yanson questions a Secretary’s Certificate and other corporate documents allegedly used to support the filing of the carnapping complaint.

Zerna joined the Yanson Group in 1969 and later became General Manager of its Mindanao operations.

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“For decades, Mr. Zerna faithfully served the Yanson Group, yet he found himself facing criminal charges. The court eventually acquitted him. It is only right that those who executed false sworn statements that became the basis of his unjust prosecution should be held accountable,” De Leon said.

He added that the complaints seek justice for Zerna, who was arrested twice, detained for 24 hours, and publicly accused before being acquitted.

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