American Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple
An interracial couple from Arizona has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines alleging they were detained by law enforcement after the husband was falsely suspected of trafficking his wife by two airline employees and another passenger on their flight. The incident took place in September 2022, on an American flight from Phoenix to Miami. Anthony […]
Denial of support must be intended to cause emotional anguish to be considered psychological abuse under Section 5 (i) of RA 9262
Dear PAO,My best friend wants to file a complaint for emotional and psychological abuse against the illegitimate father of her child because of the latter’s failure to provide adequate support. Her son has special needs and requires weekly therapy sessions. My best friend’s meager income simply cannot meet all their needs, especially for the child’s […]
A Guide to Mexico City’s New Wave of Boutique Hotels
Until fairly recently, Mexico City’s most in-demand hotels were found in one of two areas: moneyed Polanco or along the skyscraper-lined Reforma Avenue. But over the last few years, a number of small, independent properties have emerged in the trendier (and expat-heavy) boroughs of Condesa and neighboring Roma, many of them moving into the graceful […]
Principle of promissory estoppel | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding the money claims of my brother against the company where he worked for almost 20 years. He resigned involuntarily because the president and CEO told him that the company had suffered losses due to a lack of market demand and significant debts caused by a market downturn. At […]
The Painter Whose Canvases Have Hidden Messages
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Government agency authorized to confiscate driver’s license
Dear PAO, I have been a public utility jeepney driver for a long time in Metro Manila. I have heard on the radio a declaration of one politician that only the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has the sole power to confiscate a driver’s license in case of a traffic violation. I have been apprehended multiple […]
Your Frugal Travel Calendar for the Year Ahead
Traveling off-season, booking early, playing with flexible dates and going somewhere off the beaten path are tried-and-true budget travel strategies. But each year brings traffic patterns and perennial sales that can cue savvy travelers on when to book and when to travel. Whatever the timing, it pays to shop for travel during low-demand spots on […]
Anyone can be a victim of gender-based sexual harassment
Dear PAO, Since childhood, I have known that I have a different sexual orientation, which is noticeable in my clothing preferences, language and behavior. Roger, my neighbor, always hurls sexist slurs at me whenever I pass by the street near his house. I have complained about his ill-treatment, but my concerns have fallen on deaf […]
How Bucks County, Pa., Became a Celebrity Hot Spot
It’s hard to pinpoint when things began to change around here but you might start with the arrival of Yolanda Hadid in 2017. Ms. Hadid, a onetime regular on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” bought a farm just outside New Hope, Pa., to be closer to her daughters, the models Gigi and Bella Hadid, […]
Filipino sign language | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am a government employee, and I have co-workers who are deaf. They usually communicate through writing and sign language. I was told that they primarily use English sign language as a means of communication. I am curious, is there no Filipino sign language? Elijah Dear Elijah, The Philippine government puts a high […]