Barangay conciliation required before case can be filed in court
Dear PAO, I have a dispute with my neighbor, and I must admit that I did not avail of barangay conciliation when I filed the complaint against him in court. The barangay officials and my neighbor were related, so I refused to undergo conciliation proceedings before the barangay out of concern that I will not […]
What to Know About Hotel Day Passes
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders. Source link
Courts may convict accused to as many offenses as are charged and proved
Dear PAO, My neighbor’s brother was accused of kidnapping a family of three. Their family was shocked when the judgment came — he was convicted of three crimes, one for each family member allegedly kidnapped, even though only one complaint was filed against him. I have read that a complaint can only charge one offense, […]
An Insider’s Guide to the Most Mouthwatering Bakeries in Paris
By employing creative techniques, cross-cultural flavors and heirloom grains, these six Parisian boulangeries will satisfy your cravings for the crustiest baguettes, the airiest brioches and the flakiest viennoiseries. Source link
Sale of registered SIM card per se is not prohibited
Dear PAO, I complied with the law requiring subscribers to register their SIM cards. Last month, Liza introduced me to her foreign friend who is doing business in the country. This foreigner offered to buy my SIM card for a considerable amount of money. His offer is tempting, especially since I am currently jobless, so […]
Electric Vehicles May Become Harder to Rent
Rental car firms are offering temporary deals on electric cars, which they are selling after they lost value more quickly than expected. Source link
Closure of business as a basis for employee termination
Dear PAO, My cousin worked for a private company that manufactures and supplies school materials. Unfortunately, their office and warehouse were gutted by fire. As a result, he and his co-workers were left without work because all the company equipment and materials were destroyed. For several months, my cousin had to take odd jobs to […]
What Travelers Need to Know About Hurricane Season
Hurricane Beryl set records as the earliest Category 5 storm ever. What does that mean for the rest of hurricane season? Here’s what travelers need to know. Source link
Enforcement of a divorce decree obtained abroad
Dear PAO, I was previously married. Nonetheless, my spouse (a foreign national) and I were able to obtain a divorce decree abroad through our joint petition after failing to settle our irreconcilable issues. When I inquired about whether this divorce would be recognized here in the Philippines, I encountered a potential issue regarding its enforcement. […]
How to Avoid Vacation Rental Fees? Book Direct.
It takes some work to find a rental you can book directly, but the payoff can be significant. Source link