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 […]
Microsoft Says Delta Was Largely Responsible for Flight Cancellations Amid Tech Outage
The software company said in a letter that Delta Air Lines had falsely blamed Microsoft for its decision to cancel thousands of flights after a tech outage. Source link
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, […]
Five Adventures Beneath the Stars
Travel adventures, from goat hikes to snorkeling, get even better when they’re done under the stars. Source link
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 […]
Where to Go in New York’s Adirondack Park to Avoid the Crowds
New York’s Adirondack Park draws more than 12 million visitors each year, but most don’t venture far from the park’s population centers. Here’s where to go to avoid the crowds. Source link
The relation of carrier and passenger persists even after passenger alights from vehicle
Dear PAO, Last Sunday, JE and his family took a bus from Cubao to Sta. Cruz, Laguna. Upon reaching their destination, they disembarked, but JE returned to get their baggage. Unbeknownst to him, his youngest son followed. When JE attempted to re-enter the bus, it accelerated, resulting in his son’s tragic death. The bus company […]
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 […]
Passenger Who Tried to Open Cockpit Gets 19 Months in Prison
Juan Rivas, who threatened flight attendants with a champagne bottle and a plastic knife, tried to open an exit door of an American Airlines plane, prosecutors said. Source link