6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild
Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers. Source link
Electric distributors cannot automatically disconnect due to non-payment
Dear PAO, We live in a residential area in Bulacan. On June 17, 2024, we received our monthly billing from our electricity provider, which stated that payment was due by June 26, 2024. Unfortunately, we missed the payment on its due date. On June 27, 2024, we noticed that we did not have an electricity […]
Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19. Source link
Small claims | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have heard about the small claims procedure in civil cases, which supposedly covers claims not exceeding P1 million. I would like to know if I can file a claim under this procedure to recover my diamond, valued at P500,000. Such a claim arose from a contract of sale. Nikka Dear Nikka, The […]
Labor Day Travel Plans? What to Know About the Hotel Strike.
With hotel chains and union members locked in a dispute over wages and working conditions, strikes could continue to disrupt travel in major U.S. destinations. Here’s what to know. Source link
Custody of a non-marital child upon the death of the mother
Dear PAO, My sister died, and she was survived by my 5-year-old nephew. My sister and my nephew’s father were never married. Upon learning of the death of my sister, the father signified his plan to take over the custody of my nephew from our parents — the maternal grandparents. The father argued that as […]
Rafting a Western River With the Next Generation
On a family trip in Montana, a father shares a tradition with his two sons even as climate change threatens the certainty of the rivers he grew up running. Source link
Collection of agency fees by the company from non-bargaining union members
Dear PAO, I am an assembly worker at a manufacturing company in the Philippines. A few months ago, a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) was signed between the newly established union of workers and the company for the grant of salary increases and other benefits. Although I am not a member of the bargaining union, I […]
Read Your Way Through Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is a literary city: Its residents like to boast about its many bookstores and independent publishers. Samanta Schweblin suggests which books and authors to start with. Source link
Elements of lascivious conduct against minors
Dear PAO, My nephew, who is a 15-year-old boy, came to me last night. He was distressed by what had happened to him. He narrated that a man pulled down his shorts and underwear and began putting the penis of my nephew in his mouth. Luckily, my nephew was able to forcibly open the car […]