Is one absolutely excused from liability if there is a fortuitous event?
Dear PAO, I saw the problem of Z, a passenger of a public utility bus involved in a road accident, in an online video. Z claims that he suffered bodily injuries, among others, due to the accident and wants to file a case against the bus owner. Allegedly, the representative of the bus company told […]
Southwest Airlines Lays Out Changes and New Offerings
The carrier’s move, including service enhancements and share buybacks, came after a hedge fund called for cost savings and better profits. Source link
Money muling activities penalized under RA 12010
Dear PAO, A few months ago, a former college classmate asked me if he could borrow my bank account. Since I had just returned from working abroad and wasn’t using my account with XXX bank, I declined his request. He approached me again a few weeks later, offering a significant amount of money. He even […]
Tips for Easier and Faster Typing on Your Smartphone
Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. Source link
Banks must disclose pre-payment costs
Dear PAO, Do banks have an obligation to disclose not only the terms of a loan but also other aspects, such as the costs of pre-paying a loan? My brother, a fisherman, obtained a loan from a bank in our province. He only has a few months of amortizations left until he pays off his […]
7 Beautiful Places for Fall Foliage That Aren’t in New England
As autumn sweeps in, where will you go to get your fix of fiery golds and reds? This could be the year to try Michigan or Oregon instead of Massachusetts. Source link
Lesbians not exempted from liability under RA 9262
Dear PAO, I have a sister who is a lesbian. She has been in a relationship with her partner for almost a year. My sister would beat her partner whenever she was drunk. Now, her partner is saying that she had enough and threatened to file a criminal case for the abuses she suffered. I […]
At a Remote Scottish Pub, a Pint Worth Hiking 20 Miles
The Old Forge on the rugged peninsula of Knoydart is a community-owned meeting point for locals and visitors — at least those willing to trek across the wilderness. Source link
Mandatory waiting period before filing a petition for Philippine citizenship through naturalization
Dear PAO, I am a refugee from a Middle East country constantly ravaged by war. I have been living in the Philippines for 12 years, and it is my intention to acquire Philippine citizenship. I have been inquiring about the naturalization process, and I was told that I need to submit a declaration under oath […]
Online Passport Renewal and Digital Driver’s Licenses: A Travel Docs Update
New options have arrived, for both U.S. passports and driver’s licenses, that may give travelers more flexibility. Source link