Slander can be filed against a gossiper
Dear PAO, I was bullied during my high school years, so it is with great hesitation that I attended our high school reunion. At first I thought things were going well, until I noticed the quiet murmurs of the people behind me. I went to the ladies’ comfort room and while I was inside the […]
Taking Stock of the Great American Rail Trail
A pedal-powered tour through the geographic midpoint of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail. Source link
At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager. Source link
Prohibited fishing | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I was about to embark on my first solo fishing expedition when I was stopped by local authorities. They cited a violation of fishing regulations, specifically regarding the size of my net mesh. Despite not having launched my boat, my net was confiscated, and I received a formal warning. I had mistakenly believed […]
Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses
After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services. Source link
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge. Source link
Understanding the Rent Control Act
Dear PAO, I am a fresh graduate and will do my first work in the City of Caloocan. I am currently residing in San Rafael, Bulacan. Given the distance and worsening traffic scenario in Metro Manila, I plan to rent a residential unit near my work. I would like to ask what the pertinent rules […]
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Source link
Contract of guaranty | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,At the request of my then-friend, JR, I agreed to act as a guarantor for a loan he sought from our mutual acquaintance. Believing in his integrity, I consented. However, JR subsequently defaulted on the loan, leaving me responsible for the outstanding debt. Can our mutual acquaintance legally pursue me for the debt despite […]
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe. Source link