Sugarbush Reporter Was Not Fired for Viral JD Vance-Related Snow Update
A flare of protest against the Trump administration erupted last weekend from the most unexpected of places: a snow report. The setting was the powder-packed peaks of the Sugarbush ski resort in the Green Mountains of Vermont, where Vice President JD Vance had retreated on Saturday for a day of skiing with his family. Before […]
Confidentiality clause under HIV and AIDS Policy Act
Dear PAO, I was clinically diagnosed with syphilis, a well-known sexually transmitted disease (STD) which leads to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. During the diagnostic process, one of the medical personnel involved in the screening happens to be a close friend of mine. When I officially tested positive, it was understandably inevitable for this close […]
These Pet-Friendly Hotels Offer Dog Amenities Like Robes and Fresh Meals
The first time Benji, a 5-year-old Maltese mix, checked into the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue with her owner, something seemed a bit off: The metal food and water bowls just would not do. So the staff scrambled, offering the little dog 10 different options until she found a porcelain one she liked. And […]
Lender liability, extraordinary diligence required of banks and other financial institutions
Dear PAO, In 2022, I obtained a mortgage loan from a well-known financial institution in my province. When I moved to the city in 2023, I opted to personally deposit my monthly amortization at a branch closer to my workplace. Last November 2024, when I went to the said branch to make my customary monthly […]
1,200 Acres of Powder for Around $100: Skiing Vermont’s Bolton Valley
Bolton Valley Resort, about 30 minutes east of Burlington, Vt., has long been overshadowed by larger, more famous neighbors. The family-owned ski area is halfway between Stowe Mountain Resort and Sugarbush, both owned by ski conglomerates that rely on multimountain passes. Stowe takes Epic and Sugarbush takes Ikon, and each resort has more than 100 […]
Cases that no longer need to go through barangay conciliation
Dear PAO, I just have a question about barangay conciliation. Whenever there is a fight or disagreement in our area, we always go to the barangay first. There was a time when my aunt wanted to file a case against our neighbor, and they said that it needed to go through the barangay first. Are […]
Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
In a speech this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, clearly annoyed by import tariffs levied by President Trump and his threats of making Canada “the 51st state,” suggested that Canadians might act individually to respond to the affronts. “Now is also the time to choose Canada,” Mr. Trudeau said, adding, “It might mean […]
Provisional dismissal of a criminal case becomes permanent after one year
Dear PAO, Two years ago, the trial court granted my motion for the provisional dismissal of the case filed against me for Less Serious Physical Injuries. Up to now, I have not received any notice regarding the case. In relation thereto, I want to know when and how my case will be permanently dismissed. Thank […]
Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
“Rely less on the airline to just offer you a good deal,” Mr. Leff said. “Often you want two cards: one that earns multiple points in the category where you spend the most, and one that pairs in the same ecosystem from the same bank that earns 1.5 or two points per dollar.” This means […]
GSIS separation benefits may be claimed by qualified resigned government employees, but prescribes in four years
Dear PAO, I was a government teacher in Cebu and a GSIS member for almost 10 years when I decided to seek teaching opportunities abroad. I was fortunate enough to get hired in Australia. So, without wasting time, I immediately processed my resignation and the requirements for my new employment. However, I did not know, […]