How Airlines Are Using AI to Make Flying Easier
Last month in Chicago, a United Airlines flight to London was ready to depart, but it was still waiting for 13 passengers connecting from Costa Rica. The airline projected they’d miss the flight by seven minutes. Under normal circumstances, they’d all be scrambling to rebook. But thanks to a new artificial-intelligence-powered tool called ConnectionSaver, the […]
Anti-Fencing Law | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Someone is selling me a motorcycle for a much lower price than its suggested retail price (SRP), and it occurred to me that because of the low price of the motorcycle, it might have been stolen. Will I be violating the law if it turns out that the motorcycle was indeed stolen and […]
Five Places to Visit in Toronto, With Eugene Levy
As you might guess from the title of Eugene Levy’s latest series — “The Reluctant Traveler” — he’s a guy who’s happy to stay put. The show, now in its second season on Apple TV, follows Mr. Levy, a 77-year-old comedy legend known for his roles in “Waiting for Guffman,” “American Pie,” “Schitt’s Creek” and […]
Sole witness as basis for conviction
Dear PAO, Can a conviction for the crime of murder be founded solely on the testimony of one witness? Markel Dear Markel, Please be informed of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of People of the Philippines v. Jimmy Apas y Balandra, GR 248873, Aug. 31, 2022, where the Supreme Court upheld the conviction […]
6 Sumptuous European Hotels for Summer Travelers
If you’re planning to attend the Paris Olympics and see a bit of Europe this summer, you have a variety of plush new hotels from which to choose (though they’re likely to fill up quickly). Whether you’re going to the Games or simply going on vacation, you’ll find fresh boutique properties in Paris and many […]
‘Sanglang-tira’ agreement vis-à-vis loan contract
Dear PAO, My husband’s officemate (V) borrowed from us, payable within a period of one year. To secure the payment of the loan, V executed a real estate mortgage (“Sanglang-Tira” Agreement) over a condominium unit. We also agreed that my husband and I will reside on the subject property for free, for the duration of […]
Paris Promised the Olympics Would Be Accessible. The Clock Is Ticking.
Paris put inclusivity and accessibility at the center of its bid to host the Summer Games, and the city has made a great deal of headway. For example, the newly built 128-acre Olympic and Paralympic Village, hailed by the organizers and advocacy groups as a shining example of universal design, offers accessible buildings, multisensory signage […]
Effects of legal separation | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My husband has been cheating on me with several women for almost three years now. I considered filing an annulment case, but a friend told me that sexual infidelity is a ground for legal separation only, and not for annulment. I want to know the effects of this legal separation in the event […]
Sustainability Activists Take Aim at Disposable Hotel Slippers
In November, managers at the Arenas del Mar resort near Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica, challenged employees to come up with ways to operate more sustainably. The maintenance crew suggested electric locks on guest room doors. The food and beverage department proposed making jams from fruit peels. And the housekeepers advised: Ditch the […]
Fraudulent investment scheme (Estafa) | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,I was invited to invest in a company that promised a 5 percent return on investment every month. Unfortunately, after several months, no payout was made and the company representatives no longer spoke to us. We discovered that the corporation was not engaged in any form of business and just invited people to invest. […]