Proof of possession is not limited to tax declaration
Dear PAO, My father intends to apply for the registration of the land which he bought from Jose. He wants to present the tax declaration from Jose as proof of possession, however, such evidence can only prove 16 years of possession, assuming it will be admitted. What are the requirements for land registration, and what […]
Celebrating the Solstice at Stonehenge
In the predawn darkness, a procession of druid priests in white robes carry banners by the monoliths of Stonehenge, the ancient British archaeological site. There is an aroma of burning sage; a bagpipe calls in the distance. As dawn approaches, fever-pitched drumming mounts. If you hadn’t already felt the power in the stones at this […]
Testimony of a child witness may be given weight despite tender age
Dear PAO, My 8-year-old niece was abused by X, who lives a few houses away from their house. According to my niece, she was playing by herself in front of their house when, out of nowhere, X pulled her to a corner lot and started kissing her neck and cheeks. He allegedly tried kissing her […]
Smiles Away From Home: Acts of Kindness That Saved the Trip
Because of a rental car mishap, it was well after dark by the time Catherine Dupree and her father arrived in Canakkale, a city in northwestern Turkey, during a vacation in 2006. As they drove around the city, trying in vain to navigate to their hotel (this was well before the days of reliable mapping […]
Psychological abuse penalized under Republic Act 9262
Dear PAO, My sister and 10-year-old twin nephews have been suffering emotionally because of the incessant refusal of my brother-in-law, my sister’s estranged husband, to provide support, even if he has more than enough means to provide for them. I want to help them by filing a complaint for psychological violence under Section 5(i) of […]
Climate Protesters Arrested After Spraying Stonehenge With Orange Paint
Two climate activists were arrested in England after they sprayed an orange powder on the monoliths at Stonehenge in what they said was an attempt to bring attention to the climate impact of fossil fuels. The attack on the prehistoric site came on Wednesday as the stones would draw the attention of people marking the […]
Earnest efforts toward a compromise between family members
Dear PAO,I want to file a petition for legal separation against my husband since I caught him with another woman. I want to do this immediately, but my friend told me that we have to at least attempt to compromise before I can file a case. Is this true?Liz Dear Liz,The Constitution itself protects the […]
Traveling During a Heat Wave: Tips and Precautions
Follow our updates for the latest on the heat wave across the U.S. It’s set to be another scorching summer, with extreme and prolonged heat waves forecast across many parts of the United States and Europe. The stifling conditions could impact millions of travelers and wreak havoc on vacations at some of the world’s most […]
Temporary/special permit of chemists | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Prior to being a registered chemist here in the Philippines, my friend had a pending case before the Supreme Court assailing his conviction for violation of Art. 334 of the Revised Penal Code of the Philippines, or the crime of concubinage. Last week, he received a copy of the certificate of finality from […]
5 Places to Visit for NYC Pride 2024
For decades, visitors flocking to New York for Pride every June found plenty of packed bars and jubilant parties but no easy way to engage with the city’s rich L.G.B.T.Q. history. Even the area around Sheridan Square, the center of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising that catalyzed the gay liberation movement, had little to see for […]