American Airlines Settles Racial Discrimination Case
Three Black men had accused the airline of wrongly forcing them to get off a plane for an hour because of a complaint about body odor. Source link
The Anti-Financial Account Scamming law
Dear PAO, I am a senior citizen who recently contracted an auto loan from a bank in Makati City. The account related to my auto loan was enrolled in an auto-debit arrangement. Just two months after my auto loan was perfected, an anonymous caller reached out to me and introduced himself as an employee of […]
What Is Methanol Poisoning, and How Can I Protect Myself While Traveling?
Deaths and hospitalizations of travelers in Laos and Fiji after they consumed drinks containing alcohol raised concerns about possible methanol poisoning. Here are signs you can look out for. Source link
Properties of spouses under a void marriage are governed by rules on co-ownership
Dear PAO, I have been married for 10 years now. My husband and I have gone through several challenging moments during our time together. I have always been on the receiving end; if not for my love for him, I would have separated from him even during the early years of our marriage. However, his […]
Oh, the Places We Went!
This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found. Source link
Donation is not valid if it takes effect upon the death of the donor
Dear PAO, A year after my mother passed away in 2022, my siblings and I found out that she executed a typewritten private instrument, donating one of her farm lots to her friend. The document stated that, in consideration of their true and long friendship, my mother decided to transfer and convey the said farm […]
Alaska in Winter: A Playground of Ice and Snow
Juneau, a popular cruise port in summer, becomes a deal-seeker’s base for skiing, skating, hiking and glacier-gazing in winter. Source link
Guarantor’s rights and obligations | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am currently burdened with numerous bills, so I am contemplating obtaining a loan from my officemate’s lending business, payable at a certain date. I have a house and lot, and I am considering constituting it as a real estate mortgage to serve as collateral for the payment of my loan. Upon learning […]
Encountering Italy and Germany on a Road Trip Through Southern Brazil
A road trip through Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state leads to German and Italian cuisine, dialects and a surprising number of music festivals. Source link
Twin notice rule in terminating an employee
Dear PAO, For several months, I noticed a discrepancy in our inventory and store sales. This prompted me to install a CCTV in my store. While reviewing the CCTV footage, I noticed one of my employees entering the store premises at night, taking several boxes from our supply section. Because of my dismay, I immediately […]