Mistress may not be held liable for violation of RA 9262

Dear PAO, I filed a criminal action for violation of RA 9262 against my husband. His mistress has been creating scenarios that have caused me emotional pain and suffering. I found out that any person may be held liable for VAWC upon reading the law on Anti-Violence Against Women, so my question is, can my […]

Why you should protect yourself from ‘Pasalo’ Arrangements

Dear PAO, My friend took out a Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG) Housing Loan, but due to financial constraints, I voluntarily agreed to assume the obligation of paying the remaining balance. My friend told me that there was no need to execute a written contract between us, and promised that she would transfer the property […]

Mere continued absence alone does not constitute abandonment of work

Dear PAO, I was recently dismissed from work because of absence without official leave (AWOL). However, I was only absent for eight days because I got sick and was hospitalized. When I reported back to work, I was told that I could no longer return to work because I was on AWOL. They told me […]

Temporary financial support to a child as a provisional remedy

Dear PAO, I am writing because I am completely confused by the paper I received from the court saying that I must provide financial support to my child. This is in relation to the petition for child support filed by my previous common-law wife for our child. I do not understand the said judgment because […]