Sale of mortgaged property to creditor per se is not prohibited
Dear PAO, Henry obtained a loan from me and furnished his house and lot as security for his debt. We also agreed that if he cannot pay his debt, we will execute a deed of absolute sale where he will sell his property to me, with his outstanding debt and interest forming part of the […]
5 Spring Break Destinations for a Sunny or Scenic Trip
The fastest way to speed up spring’s arrival is to chase it down with a vacation to somewhere sunny and scenic. But how to choose a destination when you’re overloaded with options and short on time? We’ve zeroed in on five places that should appeal to a range of budgets and preferences — whether you’re […]
Law enforcers can’t act solely on confidential, tipped information
Dear PAO,I have a question regarding the actions of the law enforcers toward me while I was riding a bus to Biñan, Laguna. They asked if I could open my bag for inspection. I hesitated because I was just traveling from work to home at the time. I am confused as to why they wanted […]
5 Family-Friendly Cities for Spring Break Trips
My husband and I are avid urban travelers, and that didn’t change when we had children. We still enjoy encountering a city’s delights, though now we rely more advance planning, patience and ice cream breaks. My family has learned to select cities with direct flight access, walkable downtowns and neighborhoods full of parks and playgrounds. […]
Consent of the victim of human trafficking is immaterial
Dear PAO, Sergio is my friend, and he was accused of illegal trafficking in persons. He narrated that the victim is a minor neighbor of his who asked him to look for clients interested in escort services. She offered her services for a fee. Allegedly, the victim knew that Sergio was working in a casino, […]
The Sublime Beauty That Airplanes Leave Behind
While contrails are not to be confused with the chemtrail conspiracy theory — which posits that exhaust from airplanes is laced with additives used to control the population — they are nefarious in more prosaic ways. They are now thought to contribute up to 35 percent of planetary warming caused by aviation, second only to […]
Nuisance per accidens cannot be summarily abated
Dear PAO, We currently live in a subdivision. Our neighbors parked their car outside their garage and have even built a mini basketball court on the road itself. Because of this, my neighbors and I are having difficulty passing through that road because of the obstructions. One evening, they even closed that particular part of […]
Pub Stays in Britain: Food, Lodging and Hanging Out With Locals
To my right, two 70-something regulars at the Exhibition pub in York, England, peppered me with questions on American politics, taught me how to recognize a fresh pint of beer (it should leave a path of foam on the glass) and invited me next door for a curry at their favorite Indian restaurant. To my […]
Employer does not want to give holiday pay
Dear PAO, I am currently working as an office secretary. I took a leave to return to our province in Mindoro on Dec. 27, 2024. However, my employer informed me that he would not give my holiday pay for Dec. 30, 2024, which is considered a regular holiday. I want to know if my employer […]
Airline Pilots in the DC Plane Crash Acted as Expected, Experts Say
Just after 8:43 p.m. on Jan. 29, an air traffic controller at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, posed a question to the pilots of American Airlines Flight 5342: Could they land at a different runway? There was nothing unusual about the request or the pilots’ assent to it. But the decision to switch runways […]