Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Kingston, Jamaica
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The Unavailable Child Doctrine | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My father has been accused of allegedly raping a child. However, throughout the trial, the child, who is the sole witness to the alleged crime, was not available for cross-examination. Is her testimony admissible in evidence? Jhamil Dear Jhamil, As a general rule, a statement of a witness given under oath and offered […]
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
Last Friday, Hunter Schafer, the trans actress who starred in the HBO series “Euphoria,” posted an eight-and-a-half-minute video on TikTok revealing that she had just received a new passport with a male marker — nearly a decade after changing her gender marker to female on identity documents. “I was shocked,” Ms. Schafer said in the […]
Prohibition on endorsement of vape products
Dear PAO, I was scrolling through my social media applications when I saw an influencer endorsing a brand of vape. The video has garnered a lot of views. As a mother, I am afraid that the video might be viewed by my children and they may be encouraged to use vape as well. Is the […]
Bolivia’s Wine Country Is Tuscany With a Side of Magic
“Pachamama,” said our guide, Orlando Condori. He tilted his glass, pouring some blush-colored wine onto the parched sand. “Si, la Pachamama!” said everyone else, doing the same. They looked at me. “Pachamama!” I said as I poured half my drink into the earth. I had no idea what I was doing or why I was […]
Honor graduate eligibility | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I took up economics at a prestigious school here in Manila and graduated magna cum laude. I want to work for a government agency, but when I did my research, I found out that eligibility is required, especially since my course does not have a board examination. I want to know if I […]
Delta Flight Makes Emergency Landing After ‘Possible Smoke’ in Plane, F.A.A. Says
A Delta Air Lines flight returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday morning after the crew reported “possible smoke” inside the aircraft, prompting the pilot to declare an emergency and passengers to evacuate by slides once it safely landed, the airline and federal officials said. Flight 876, a Boeing 717 aircraft, was headed for […]
Time spent in lactation station of an employee is compensable
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding my sister’s situation. She gave birth three months ago and recently returned to work after her maternity leave. If she uses the lactation station more than once a day, will it affect her paid or compensated working hours? Are there any rules under our laws regarding this? Lala […]
Personnel in illegal gambling | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I recently got a job as a cashier in a business establishment. At first, I didn’t know that they were operating an illegal gambling business, particularly mahjong. Because it is difficult to find a job, I opted to stay in my current employment. Last week, our office was raided by the police and […]
In Europe, New Trains and a Streamlined Booking App
European passenger rail travel continues to expand, with a flurry of new routes opening and competition heating up on key routes, including on the rail line that runs below the English Channel. Plans to streamline the booking process across Europe could also make rail travel easier and more efficient. The European Commission is encouraging the […]