No accessory penalty of civil interdiction in life imprisonment
Dear PAO, I bought a parcel of land from Jose (deceased). Jose was convicted for a certain crime during his lifetime, and, as far as I know, the penalty imposed on him was either reclusion perpetua or life imprisonment. Now, his son called me and claimed that he would recover the land because the sale […]
Nonstop Earthquakes Leave Santorini Empty and Its Residents on Edge
February is a slow time on the Greek island of Santorini, which draws more than three million visitors annually. But after another week of near-constant earthquakes, the island has taken on an unusual quiet. At least 13,000 of the island’s 15,500 residents, unnerved by the frequent shaking, have left in the past week. The streets […]
Denial of support must be intended to cause emotional anguish to be considered psychological abuse under Section 5 (i) of RA 9262
Dear PAO, My best friend wants to file a complaint for emotional and psychological abuse against the illegitimate father of her child because of the latter’s failure to provide adequate support. Her son has special needs and requires weekly therapy sessions. My best friend’s meager income simply cannot meet all their needs, especially for the […]
A First-Timer’s Guide to Skiing in Japan
Unlike the high jinks and vibrant après-ski scene that permeate the Alps and Rockies, Japan offers a meditative experience on its slopes. Skiing here is an almost reverent affair. “It’s not about lounging in the sun or partying between runs,” said Sari Levy, 46, who lives in Telluride, Colo., and just returned from her second […]
Right of way for emergency vehicles
Dear PAO, I was driving to work along my usual route when I heard an ambulance siren wailing from several cars behind me. The cars were moving slowly at that time due to rush hour traffic. Despite the traffic crawl, I managed to move my car and let the ambulance pass. After several more minutes […]
Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed break from day-to-day social obligations, a chance to explore independently and engage in local communities on no one’s time frame but your own. “One of the huge benefits of traveling alone is that you do have the opportunity to get more in touch with yourself and have a […]
Liability in joint obligations | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My friend Hazel convinced us to start a café. We were hesitant at first, but Hazel assured us that she would shoulder the bulk of the capital needed to start the business. As a result, we decided to take out a loan from our neighbor for P300,000.00. According to the terms of the […]
Trump Cuts Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’
The impact on Yellowstone At 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone is about the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Seasonal park workers help manage and service its five park entrances, nearly 1,000 miles of backcountry trails, seven park-operated campgrounds with 450 campsites, 52 picnic areas, and 11 visitor centers, museums and contact stations. Yellowstone has […]
Paternity leave benefits for cases of miscarriage
Dear PAO, Last week, I received tragic news from my wife that she suffered a miscarriage. After learning about it, I left the office and went to the hospital. I was absent from work for three days to take care of her. Upon my return, I was told by our Human Resources (HR) Officer that […]
Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.
Those dark days began almost five years ago. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and four days later, U.S. states began to order shutdowns and travel restrictions. By the end of the month, the European Union had barred nonessential travel from outside the bloc, cruise ships were under a […]