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subscribed capital stock, they needed no authorization from the BoD to enter into
the said contract.
The veil can only be disregarded when it is utilized as a shield to commit fraud,
illegality or inequity, defeat public convenience, confuse legitimate issues, or serve
as a mere alter ego or business conduit of a person or an instrumentality, agency
or adjunct of another corporation. Hence, the question of piercing the veil
becomes a matter of proof. In the case at bar, SC found no reason to pierce the
veil. San Juan failed to establish that said corporation was formed for the purpose
of shielding any fraudulent act of its officers and stockholders.