Who are considered fugitives from justice?

Dear PAO, I deeply care about my province, so I always make it a point to go home every local election to vote for the right individual, who I think possesses the best qualifications to run the affairs of our local government. However, I am concerned that a person with financial resources, who I believe […]

Procedural due process in termination of employment cases

Dear PAO, Is the requirement of due process in dismissal of employment cases complied with if the same is done through a text message? My nephew presented the text messages he received from his boss informing him that he no longer need to report for work and instructing him to report to the HR Department […]

Consignation as a mode of extinguishing an obligation

Dear PAO, I rented out a commercial space with a fixed contract of 5 years and with a monthly rental of P35,000. Recently, the property owners refused to accept my rental payments because they wanted to terminate our lease contract. No valid reasons were provided by them as to why they want to terminate our […]

Government program supporting young musical artists

Dear PAO, I am a senior citizen and former public servant retiring here in the Philippines after years of being abroad. Since my return, I’ve noticed the diversity and immense talent in the local music scene, especially among the younger generation, like that of my grandson. Seeing their talent and potential, I wonder if there […]

DNA testing as a way of determining paternity

Dear PAO, The biological father of my child refuses to recognize our child as his own. He, likewise, refuses to provide for support despite repeated demands. I challenged him to undergo a DNA testing to determine whether he is the father of my child or not, but he refuses arguing that he cannot be compelled […]