Help! United Canceled Our Trip to Paris. Or Did It?

A long-planned French getaway for three hit a snag when their airline reservation was mysteriously canceled, costing them almost $11,000. It turned out an unwanted travel agency was (partially) responsible. Source link

Exemption from solicitation permit of school infrastructure project

Dear PAO, I received a letter from my daughter’s school requesting a monetary donation to support the ongoing construction of a multi-purpose gymnasium in their campus. According to the letter, the gymnasium will be used for academic-related gatherings and social events for the students and faculty. Can the school conduct such a solicitation? I was […]

Mandatory referral to a 3rd doctor in case of conflicting medical assessments

Dear PAO, I have a question regarding a work-related injury sustained by my brother, who is a seafarer. He was repatriated to the Philippines on July 20, 2024, due to a hand injury. Upon his arrival, he immediately consulted their company-designated physician. After a month, the company-designated physician issued a fit-to-work certification to him. Unsatisfied […]

When proof of resistance is not required in rape

Dear PAO, In a rape case, does the victim, who is a minor, need to prove that she sustained external injury or suffered physical harm as a consequence of a crime perpetrated by the victim’s common-law stepfather? Luningning Dear Luningning, The moral ascendancy and influence of a common-law stepfather over his minor ward take the […]

Use of screenshots of Facebook messages as evidence

Dear PAO, I recently discovered that some of my co-workers have been making derogatory and inappropriate comments about me in their group chat. One of my friends, who was a member of the group chat, sent me screenshots of their conversations. When I confronted them and mentioned my intention to file a case against them, […]