Pets in public transportation | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, I recently purchased a puppy as a birthday present for myself. I am planning to travel to my hometown in the South using bus, and I plan to bring her with me. Am I allowed to bring my puppy on public transportation? Jayson Dear Jayson, Yes, you are allowed to bring your pet […]

Service charge | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, We have a long-standing dispute at the restaurant where I am currently employed regarding the distribution of service charges among employees. Is there any rule on the proper distribution of the collected service charges in an establishment? Can the management legally claim a share of the service charges collected from the customers? Royale […]

Requisites for voluntary surrender to be considered a mitigating circumstance

Dear PAO, X and Y had a long-standing animosity. Their neighbors knew about it; X and Y were seen engaging in fistfights on several occasions. A couple of months ago, an altercation between them led to X stabbing Y multiple times, resulting in Y’s eventual death. X fled from the scene and has not been […]

Proving identity of accused is just as important as proving the crime

Dear PAO, A sought advice at the Hall of Justice regarding the alleged murder of his live-in partner, B, who was killed several months ago. He was severely beaten. Sadly, there appear to be no witnesses. But A believes that the three owners of a certain store are the culprits because it was at that […]