Elements to establish in BP 22 case

Dear PAO, X issued post-dated checks (PDCs) in my favor, amounting to P4 million, as payment for a certain investment into which we have entered. Subsequently, X asked me not to deposit those PDCs. Instead, P3 million were paid to me in cash on various dates. To my dismay, though, the balance of P1 million […]

Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism

This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest. Source link

Modes of extinguishment of a contract of agency

Dear PAO, I named my boyfriend my attorney-in-fact for the intended sale of my inherited property. We have been having personal issues for several months now, which led me to have trust issues with him. I only recently remembered about the SPA, which I signed naming him as my attorney-in-fact. So, I am considering terminating […]

Work-from-home arrangement for civil servants with cancer

Dear PAO, My live-in partner is a government employee. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer and will be undergoing treatment. Her sister, a private employee, said that her co-worker, who also has cancer, is allowed to have a flexible work arrangement such as a “work-from-home” setup. Is there something similar for civil servants? It will […]

Social pension available for indigent senior citizens

Dear PAO, Our neighbor, who turned 60 a couple of months ago, is allegedly receiving a monthly pension of P1,000 as a senior citizen. My father, who is already 64, would like to avail himself of the same benefits as a senior citizen. However, since our neighbor is already bedridden, we could not get any […]