Tips on How to Plan an Accessible Road Trip
Planning an accessible road trip is getting a little easier for people with disabilities. There are more resources created by and for the disability community, and the tourism industry is starting to recognize the value of accessible travel. As a disabled, chronically ill, neurodivergent person, I take road trips every year and have learned some […]
Tatak Pinoy Council and promotion of quality Filipino products
Dear PAO, I am proud of our Filipino products and do believe that we can compete in the global arena with our produce and products. I think we should do more to promote our proudly Philippine-made products. Is there a government agency mandated to ensure the quality of our products? Daisy Dear Daisy, Please be […]
Now Arriving at an Airport Lounge Near You: Peloton Bikes, Nap Pods and Caviar Service
A handful of new lounges opened by credit card issuers, including Capital One and American Express, have recently landed in airports across the United States, promising posh spots of refuge for select travelers awaiting their flights. At La Guardia Airport, caviar service will be available for pre-order. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, travelers can get […]
Electricity pilferage | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Does an electric service provider have the right to immediately disconnect the electric service on the ground that there is an outside connection attached to the electric meter? Camille Dear Camille, In the case of Manila Electric Company v. Spouses Sulpicio and Patricia Ramos, GR 195145, Feb. 10, 2016, our Supreme Court, through […]
The Ranch, Malibu’s Most Exclusive Spa, Is Coming East
You will wake up at 5:30 a.m. and stretch for 30 minutes. You will eat something vegan and organic for breakfast followed by an hourslong hike on which you will hear words like “verticality.” If you need a snack, you will get six almonds. Not seven — don’t be gluttonous. In the afternoon, you will […]
Prohibiting the employment of children under 15
Dear PAO, My neighbor has a 14-year-old son, and she wants her minor son to work at a restaurant near our place while he is on school vacation. Is that possible and legal? Julianna Dear Julianna, Please be informed of Section 1 of Republic Act (RA) 7658, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Employment […]
The Best Restaurants in Chicago
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Logan Square Ramen Akahoshi […]
Disabled persons are eligible to be learners or apprentices
Dear PAO, Having been born with a physical disability and relying on a wheelchair throughout my life, I now face the task of finding employment after college. I am apprehensive about job hunting, fearing potential discrimination due to my disability. Before starting employment, may I know if I may be considered eligible as an apprentice […]
Spirit Airlines Will Delay Airbus Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it would delay delivery of new Airbus planes and furlough pilots to save money as it seeks to overcome several setbacks, including a blocked merger, engine problems and a lackluster recovery from the pandemic. The budget airline said in a statement that the new steps would save the company […]
Minors traveling abroad | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,Hi! I’m an American. I have a non-marital (illegitimate) Filipino child with my Filipina partner. In a public document, I acknowledged him to be my son, and this was duly annotated in his birth certificate. By May this year, I would visit the Philippines, and I plan that upon my return to the US, […]