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 […]
Arthur Frommer, 95, Dies; His Guidebooks Opened Travel to the Masses
After publishing “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day” in 1957, he went on to build an empire of guidebooks, package tours, hotels and other services. Source link
Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years
The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge. Source link
Understanding the Rent Control Act
Dear PAO, I am a fresh graduate and will do my first work in the City of Caloocan. I am currently residing in San Rafael, Bulacan. Given the distance and worsening traffic scenario in Metro Manila, I plan to rent a residential unit near my work. I would like to ask what the pertinent rules […]
What the Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy Could Mean for Travelers
Flights will still take off and travelers can keep booking tickets, the low-cost carrier said, as the company enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Source link
Contract of guaranty | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,At the request of my then-friend, JR, I agreed to act as a guarantor for a loan he sought from our mutual acquaintance. Believing in his integrity, I consented. However, JR subsequently defaulted on the loan, leaving me responsible for the outstanding debt. Can our mutual acquaintance legally pursue me for the debt despite […]
Why Do Flowers Mean So Much to Us?
Icons of beauty, providers of sustenance, even symbols of divinity — blossoming plants have assumed a deep significance to many cultures across the globe. Source link
Amaranths Were Nearly Wiped Out by Colonization. Now, They’re Making a Return.
Once a mainstay of Indigenous diets, the South American crop is having a resurgence in popularity, in part because of its health benefits. Source link
A Trip Through the Pink, Fragrant Rose Fields of Oman
The damask variety, valued for its sweet scent, is responsible for the country’s renowned rose water. Source link
How Saffron, the World’s Most Expensive Spice, Is Grown
A glimpse at Kashmir’s saffron harvest. Source link