No dual scholarships for ‘Doktor Para Sa Bayan Act’ grantees
Dear PAO, I am a government scholar under the “Doktor Para sa Bayan Act.” Recently, a private company offered me a scholarship, promising to cover my tuition and book expenses. My question is, can I avail of another scholarship along with this government program? Bernadette Dear Bernadette, In its goal to create ways and means […]
Kacey Musgraves’s Nashville
The country singer and songwriter, up for five Grammy Awards this year, including best country album, recommends spots in her adopted home. Source link
Coins as legal tender | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My son has been saving for a pair of shoes he wanted to buy. Every day after school, he would drop several coins from his daily allowance into a small jar in his closet. He also collected spare change from our shopping or dining purchases. After months of saving every coin he could […]
In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures. Source link
Disinheritance of a son | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am thinking of drafting a last will to bequeath all my assets to my three children and wife, excluding one of my children. I am very disappointed with this child because we had a physical altercation during an argument about managing our family business. Can I validly remove one of my children […]
Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo
This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.” Source link
Killing of an animal as part of religious rituals
Dear PAO,I recently came across a video shot in the Philippines where an animal was killed as part of a religious ritual. According to the video, it was a religious rite meant to bring good health and stamina to its participants. They claimed that it was legal since it took place during a religious ceremony. […]
Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road. Source link
A written Special Power of Attorney is needed for sale of land
Dear PAO, I am currently living in Manila, but I own a parcel of land in Bacolod, where my sister resides. I recently visited Bacolod to see if I can develop that parcel of land for additional income. However, I learned that my sister sold my land to a third person. The buyers claimed my […]
Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year. Source link