Standards for assessment of value of property subject to negotiated sale with government
Dear PAO, My aunt was informed that her land in our province would be affected by a national infrastructure project. A certain price was offered for the property. However, my aunt thinks the price is too low because it has been their ancestral home for generations. Hence, she intends to negotiate a higher price because […]
Turbulence on an Airplane From a Storm Can Start Earlier Than You Think
This is your captain speaking: You may need to buckle those seatbelts a lot sooner than you’re used to. Source link
Use of illegal drugs is an aggravating circumstance
Dear PAO, Our neighbor admitted to committing murder but argued that he did not know what he was doing because he was under the influence of drugs. Can he argue that he should not be held liable or that his liability should be mitigated because he was under the influence of illegal drugs? Vanessa Dear […]
How to Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
After a fire shuttered the beloved Gothic landmark for five years, visitor demand is expected to be high once the doors reopen Dec. 8. Here’s how to plan your visit and what to expect. Source link
Minor who acts with discernment can be held criminally liable
Dear PAO,Recently, there has been an increase in news reports about criminal activities committed by minors. It is unfortunate to see that most of these minors appear to escape accountability for their actions, despite the degree of vileness in their acts. Is there an instance where these minors can be held criminally liable for crimes […]
This Beloved Ginger Ale Is Made With a Dozen Ingredients
Plus: a California hot spring retreat, an exhibition of Dorothea Rockburne’s artwork and more recommendations from T Magazine. Source link
No dual scholarships for ‘Doktor Para Sa Bayan Act’ grantees
Dear PAO, I am a government scholar under the “Doktor Para sa Bayan Act.” Recently, a private company offered me a scholarship, promising to cover my tuition and book expenses. My question is, can I avail of another scholarship along with this government program? Bernadette Dear Bernadette, In its goal to create ways and means […]
Kacey Musgraves’s Nashville
The country singer and songwriter, up for five Grammy Awards this year, including best country album, recommends spots in her adopted home. Source link
Coins as legal tender | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My son has been saving for a pair of shoes he wanted to buy. Every day after school, he would drop several coins from his daily allowance into a small jar in his closet. He also collected spare change from our shopping or dining purchases. After months of saving every coin he could […]
In-Air Emergencies Can Cause Lasting Trauma
Extreme turbulence, a blown-out door, an engine on fire: For passengers and crew members who have experienced in-air emergencies, the pain endures. Source link