Delay in payment of just compensation
Dear PAO,In 2010, our property was taken by the government, and was used as part of the road widening project back then. A court order directing the government to pay us the just compensation already attained its finality way back in 2012. Unfortunately, until now despite repeated demands, we have yet to receive the just […]
Orchids Are Highly Prized in the West. In the South Pacific, They’re Everywhere.
Papua New Guinea is home to thousands of species — many still waiting to be discovered. Source link
Following the Scent of Egypt’s Jasmine
In the Nile Delta, farming the redolent vine is both a tradition and a vital way to make a living. Source link
Golf Carts, Loudspeaker, Lockboxes: Florence Bans Tourism Headaches
The popular Tuscan destination is the most recent European city to consider measures aimed at making life in a tourism hot spot more bearable. Source link
Failure to pay installments of purchase price of lot
Dear PAO, My wife and I bought a parcel of land in a subdivision which was payable in monthly installments. We started paying in January 2023. Unfortunately, we failed to pay the remaining balance because of the steep hospital bills we have incurred when our son was hospitalized due to a car accident. Hence, our […]
How to Choose the Right Travel Credit Card
Fees, sign-up bonuses and whether the card is aligned with a particular hotel brand or airline are all factors in the decision. Source link
How the Protea Became a Symbol for South Africa
The resilient species — which regrow after wildfires — are said to capture the spirit of a nation reborn. Source link
Divorce under Shari’a law | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,My husband and I are Muslims, and we got married under Muslim rites. Immediately after our first child was born, his behavior changed, and he increasingly became cruel toward me. Due to the maltreatment I have suffered from him, I no longer intend to stay married to him. Can I file for divorce against […]
There’s Nothing Like Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest
In the Mekong Delta, farmers and locals still gather the flowers on wooden boats. Now, the ritual’s also become a photo op. Source link
Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules
The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order. Source link