Disinheritance of a son | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am thinking of drafting a last will to bequeath all my assets to my three children and wife, excluding one of my children. I am very disappointed with this child because we had a physical altercation during an argument about managing our family business. Can I validly remove one of my children […]
Great Apes and Tiny Bears: Chasing Wild Thrills in Borneo
This Southeast Asian island, home to some of the world’s strangest and most iconic creatures, is a dream destination for a growing number of “mammal watchers.” Source link
Killing of an animal as part of religious rituals
Dear PAO,I recently came across a video shot in the Philippines where an animal was killed as part of a religious ritual. According to the video, it was a religious rite meant to bring good health and stamina to its participants. They claimed that it was legal since it took place during a religious ceremony. […]
Thanksgiving Travel Tips: How to Survive Flights and Car Rentals
The busiest travel period of the year can be daunting, but we’ve got tips to help minimize the stress, at the airport and on the road. Source link
A written Special Power of Attorney is needed for sale of land
Dear PAO, I am currently living in Manila, but I own a parcel of land in Bacolod, where my sister resides. I recently visited Bacolod to see if I can develop that parcel of land for additional income. However, I learned that my sister sold my land to a third person. The buyers claimed my […]
Harold W. Sims Jr., Whose Museum Honored the House Cat, Dies at 89
He displayed some 10,000 cat-themed artifacts at the American Museum of the House Cat in North Carolina, which welcomed several thousand people a year. Source link
Slander can be filed against a gossiper
Dear PAO, I was bullied during my high school years, so it is with great hesitation that I attended our high school reunion. At first I thought things were going well, until I noticed the quiet murmurs of the people behind me. I went to the ladies’ comfort room and while I was inside the […]
Taking Stock of the Great American Rail Trail
A pedal-powered tour through the geographic midpoint of the proposed 3,700-mile Great American Rail Trail. Source link
At COP29, Tourism Gets Its Day. How Has It Fared With Climate Goals?
The tourism industry will be officially recognized at COP29 on Wednesday. Industry leaders signed a climate accord in 2021 to make travel more sustainable, but the results so far are meager. Source link
Prohibited fishing | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I was about to embark on my first solo fishing expedition when I was stopped by local authorities. They cited a violation of fishing regulations, specifically regarding the size of my net mesh. Despite not having launched my boat, my net was confiscated, and I received a formal warning. I had mistakenly believed […]