Passports cannot be used as loan collateral
Dear PAO, I recently obtained a loan from a lending institution, and they required me to give my passport as collateral. I am planning to work abroad and need my passport to process my documents. When I asked the lending institution to return my passport, they refused, saying I had not fully paid my loan […]
24 Hours in Mumbai With an Airline Pilot
Flight crews see the world in 24- to 48-hour bites between international flights. On this trip, the stop is the crowded city on India’s west coast. Source link
Existence of an employer-employee relationship is determined by law
Dear PAO, May I be enlightened on how the existence of employer-employee relationships is determined or established? As between an alleged contract that says “You are not an employee” and the nature of work being rendered, which carries more weight? Michelle Dear Michelle, For brevity, permit me to jointly discuss the answers to your questions […]
6 Places to Go to See College Football
Go for the energy of the mascots, marching bands and touchdown cheers, but don’t miss the museums, art, nightlife and more that make these places special. Source link
Creditor cannot be compelled to accept partial payments
Dear PAO, My friend asked me if I could lend her some money because she needs it to apply to work abroad. I agreed to lend her a certain amount, and we formalized our agreement in writing. The amount of the loan is P200,000, which should be paid on Oct. 15, 2024. We also agreed […]
Airline Rule Requiring Automatic Refunds for Significant Flight Disruptions Goes Into Effect
The Transportation Department’s new rule also sets the definition for what constitutes a “significant” delay in air travel. Source link
Pregnancy outside of marriage not a ground for dismissal
Dear PAO, My sister is an elementary school teacher in a Catholic educational institution. She has been employed by the school on probationary status for 10 months. On her fifth month of employment, she found out that she was seven weeks pregnant. She immediately informed the school of her pregnancy and her plan to marry […]
How Jazz Musicians Like Louis Armstrong Paid Homage to Trains With Music
For Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Louis Armstrong, even their fame couldn’t fully protect them from the terrifying violence of Jim Crow. But the railroad, particularly the elegant Pullman sleeping car, provided a “home away from home.” Source link
American Airlines Fined $50 Million for Treatment of Disabled Passengers Using Wheelchairs
The Transportation Department issued the fine after an investigation revealed “cases of unsafe physical assistance that at times resulted in injuries and undignified treatment of wheelchair users.” Source link
How to Use Images From Your Phone to Search the Web
If you’re not sure how to describe what you want with keywords, use your camera or photo library to get those search results. Source link