Walking From Manhattan to the Catskills on the ‘Long Path’
Intrigued by a trail marker he spotted upstate, a photographer set out to follow a meandering — and little-known — hiking route north from New York City. Source link
An employee is allowed to leave company premises during meal breaks
Dear PAO, My uncle works as a company doctor in a manufacturing company, with his shift running from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including a regular meal break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. His residence is just a three-minute drive away from his workplace. Last Tuesday, he left the clinic around noon to have […]
Southwest Airlines Agrees to Board Changes After Pressure From Elliott
The airline has been under pressure from the hedge fund Elliott to replace its top management and make other changes to increase its profits. Source link
Recovery of large amount of dangerous drugs
Dear PAO, Can police officers dispense with the requirement of insulating witnesses considering that large quantities of dangerous drugs were recovered from the scene of the crime? Busa Dear Busa, In People v. Lung Wai Tang, GR 238517, Nov. 27, 2019, penned by Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda, the Supreme Court held that where the quantity […]
He Quit His Job and Bought a Trailer for a Nomadic Life
The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next. Source link
Prescription cannot work against an heir deprived of his lawful share
Dear PAO, My father married Tina five years after my mother’s demise. Last year, I discovered that in 2006, my father and his son with Tina executed an extrajudicial settlement dividing the properties acquired during my father’s marriage to my mother. I asked my father to give me my inheritance, warning him I would file […]
6 European Cities Where You Can Swim in the Wild
Looking to take a dip in or near a city center? Here are some urban areas that have successfully opened up waterways for swimmers. Source link
Electric distributors cannot automatically disconnect due to non-payment
Dear PAO, We live in a residential area in Bulacan. On June 17, 2024, we received our monthly billing from our electricity provider, which stated that payment was due by June 26, 2024. Unfortunately, we missed the payment on its due date. On June 27, 2024, we noticed that we did not have an electricity […]
Hiking Trail in Hawaii Closes After Norovirus Outbreak
Four people tested positive for the virus, which causes a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness, officials said. The trail was recommended to remain closed until at least Sept. 19. Source link
Small claims | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have heard about the small claims procedure in civil cases, which supposedly covers claims not exceeding P1 million. I would like to know if I can file a claim under this procedure to recover my diamond, valued at P500,000. Such a claim arose from a contract of sale. Nikka Dear Nikka, The […]