Employer’s liability for negligence of employee driver
Dear PAO, My friend was about to leave his house for work when he was hit by the van of his neighbor, which was then driven by the latter’s driver. According to my friend, he was stepping out of their gate when, all of a sudden, the van backed up and hit him, causing him […]
What to Know if You Were Planning to Visit Western North Carolina
Airbnb and Vrbo have activated emergency cancellation policies in the western part of the state and other areas of the Southeast affected by the deadly hurricane. Source link
Maternity leave available even without the benefit of marriage
Dear PAO, My sister is about to give birth to her first child. She has been a utility worker in a private company for three years, and her SSS contributions are properly paid. While my sister and her boyfriend feel happy and blessed for the birth of their child, her boyfriend feels anxious. He worries […]
The S.S. United States May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor
The S.S. United States, one of the fastest ships to ever cross the Atlantic Ocean, may be sunk off the coast and turned into a habitat to marine life as the world’s largest artificial reef. Source link
The Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
Dear PAO, My uncle was hospitalized and underwent an operation. Unfortunately, he was paralyzed after the procedure. My aunt is unsure if there was negligence on the part of the surgeon. She is contemplating filing a complaint, but she is worried that she may not have any evidence to prove such negligence. Someone told her […]
Exploring Literary Dublin
The Irish city, once home to the likes of James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, is known for its bookstores, libraries and pubs, where writers found inspiration over pints of Guinness. Source link
Seeking assistance of PAO for nullification of marriage
Dear PAO, My friend, who used to work as an OFW, no longer has any income and is now back in the Philippines. He wants to seek assistance from your office for the filing of a petition for nullification of his marriage because he cannot afford the services of a private lawyer. How would he […]
Tory Burch Shares Her Makeup and Skin-Care Essentials
Plus: a new hotel on the Athens Riviera, salvaged jewelry and more recommendations from T Magazine. Source link
What is parental and filial privilege in giving testimonies?
Dear PAO, My aunt recently received a subpoena to testify in a petition filed against her stepdaughter for the deletion of the surname “Perez” from her certificate of live birth. However, my aunt does not want to testify. From my research, I learned that the court cannot compel my aunt to testify because she is […]
Testing Eric Adams’s Upgrade Life: Lie-Flat Seats and Chilled Champagne
The New York mayor is accused of accepting free luxury travel in exchange for political favors. How large was he living? A writer puts the experience to the test. Source link