Public ridicule against persons with disabilities

Dear PAO, I was at the airport last week and witnessed a male passenger ridiculing a co-passenger who is a person with disability (PWD). The male passenger mocked how the PWD walked and laughed loudly with his friends. Everyone noticed, and the PWD quietly walked away, visibly ashamed. Isn’t this illegal? Mokie Dear Mokie, Persons […]

Burning of solid waste within own property is illegal

Dear PAO, Our neighbor keeps on burning their garbage in their backyard. When I confronted them about it, they said that it is allowed because they only burn within their property. Are they correct? Please help me be clarified. Thank you. Christine P Dear Christine P, As early as 2000, the Philippine government crafted policies […]

Excluded from absolute community of property

Dear PAO, My mom and dad got married in 2000, but unfortunately, my mom died in 2020. Recently, my dad talked to me and to my siblings, asking for our blessing because he wants to re-marry. I have no issue if he marries again. My only reservation is its possible effect on the properties obtained […]

Effects of legal separation | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, Josh and I got married in 2019. At first, we had a happy marriage. However, when he lost his job during the pandemic, he became an alcoholic and violent. Whenever his demands weren’t met, he would punch, kick, and even hit me with a stool. I researched and discovered that I could file […]