Duties of caregivers in the Philippines

Dear PAO, My nephew wants to become a caregiver, and I am willing to support him financially for his training, as his parents are minimum wage earners. But, I would like to know what the duties of caregivers are under the law. There seems to be a common misconception in our province that caregivers are […]

Cash incentive for senior citizens ages 85, 90 and 95 years old

Dear PAO, Is there a law granting a cash incentive to Filipinos who reach 80? As far as I know, one needs to be 100 years old to receive a generous cash incentive from the government, but my nephew told me that he came across a news clip about such a benefit. If there is, […]

Rights of a landowner in case of encroachment

Dear PAO, My friend and I purchased a 300-square-meter (sqm) lot. Based on our agreement, we will divide the property equally; she will be entitled to 150 sqm, and I will be entitled to the other 150 sqm. Before the partition, she asked for permission to begin the construction of her house on our co-owned […]

New Wellness Programs at 6 Resorts

Sleep tracking, “snow showers” and underwater “soundscapes” are among the offerings at resorts that also happen to be in dream locations. Source link

Conditions to be entitled to receive overtime pay

Dear PAO, Prior to my resignation, I worked at a domestic shipping company involved in the delivery of consignments from Metro Manila to different parts of the Philippines. I would like to know if I can receive overtime pay since I stayed in the cargo vessel for at least three months whenever I am called […]