The concept of legitime | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My father executed a last will and testament. He disposed of all of his properties in favor of his girlfriend. I read online that as his daughter, I am entitled to “legitime.” I want to understand the concept of legitime. Jess Dear Jess, According to Article 886 of the New Civil Code, legitime […]
Unruly Passenger Aboard Frontier Flight Bashes Window and Is Subdued
Chaos erupted aboard a Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Houston this week when a man started bashing a window and several seats around him, prompting other passengers to subdue him with shoelaces and zip ties until the plane landed. The struggle, captured on videos and photos taken by passengers, began about 40 minutes into […]
Pregnancy cannot be used to terminate a flight attendant
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding my sister’s dismissal from her job as a flight attendant with an airline company here in the Philippines. She was dismissed solely because of her pregnancy. The company also denied her maternity leave, citing their policy. According to their policy, if a flight attendant becomes pregnant at any […]
$62,000 for the Super Bowl. $1 Million for Formula 1. How Much Would You Pay for a Sporting Event?
How much would you pay to go to the Super Bowl? Luxury packages for events like the presidential inauguration, the Olympic Games and the Super Bowl are nothing new, but in recent years, industry professionals have noticed a rise in “ultraluxe” travel — very expensive, private and customizable V.V.I.P. travel and event services. Take the […]
Perpetual term of existing corporation
Dear PAO,I have a question regarding AAA Corp., where my mother works. They are concerned about the corporation’s term because the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a certificate of incorporation on Nov. 1, 1974. Its Articles of Incorporation (AOI) provide that it shall have a term of 50 years, unless extended for a period […]
Affordable Winter Trips in the Caribbean
When it’s cold in northern North America, it’s high season in the warm reaches of the south — especially in the Caribbean — as snowbirds flock to sunnier shores. High season ushers in high prices, but bargain seekers can claim a stretch of sand by considering the value of all-inclusive resorts that bundle meals and […]
Managerial employees are not entitled to service charge
Dear PAO, I am working as a waiter in a restaurant. The restaurant imposes a 6 percent service charge based on the total bill of the customers. However, we observed that after the service charges were totaled, the employer divided it among the employees, including the managers. Is the employer right in giving the managers […]
How U.S.A.I.D. Affects National Parks and Conservation Worldwide
The money has restored coral reefs in the Seychelles, helped create a national park in Vietnam and turned former guerrillas into tour guides in Colombia. It has established tiger conservation programs, and brought back wildlife to areas decimated by bloody civil unrest. All those are among the surprising programs affected by the Trump administration’s possible […]
Non-fiscal incentives program for users of hybrid vehicles
Dear PAO, For a long time, my husband and I have wanted to own a family car. We are currently weighing our options. We cannot decide whether to buy a typical vehicle or opt for a hybrid vehicle. To help us decide, we want to know if owning a hybrid vehicle comes with incentives under […]
In Uruguay, 50,000 Steps in a City Where the Sidewalk Never Ends
For a window into the soul of a city, take a stroll along the waterfront: Think of the Seine walkways in Paris, the Copacabana promenade in Rio or the Charles River Esplanade in Boston. Or the nearly 14-mile palm-fringed ribbon called La Rambla, in Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay. One of the longest sidewalks in […]