Court has discretion on time of the execution of search warrant
Dear PAO, My brother was arrested after the police searched his house and found prohibited items mentioned in the search warrant. The search was conducted at midnight; thus, our relatives are claiming that the said search was illegal because a search warrant should be implemented during daytime. The police presented a search warrant issued by […]
American Airlines Orders 260 Planes, Including Boeing 737 Max 10s
American Airlines said on Monday that it had placed an order for 260 new planes in roughly equal numbers from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. It is the airline’s largest aircraft order since 2011 and reflects the strength of demand for air travel. The order consists of 85 Airbus A321neo planes, 85 Boeing 737 Max 10 […]
Psychological illness is not an element for emotional abuse
Dear PAO, My relationship with my husband turned topsy-turvy when I found out about his extramarital affairs with different women. The first time I caught him was just two months after our marriage. He ended his affair, but after several months, he was again involved with another woman. This cycle keeps on repeating, and I […]
A New Gondola Takes Visitors to a Vanishing Alpine Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
Claude Folmer was about 40 years old the first time he visited the Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in the French Alps. He remembers enjoying the panoramic view from the observation platform, then taking a short hike down to the ice, where he toured the ice cave that’s carved into the glacier’s surface. Four […]
Statute of fraud does not apply to a completed contract
Dear PAO, Dindo obtained a loan from me, which he failed to pay. He offered his lot as payment for his debt. I accepted his offer and immediately occupied the land for 20 years. We also have an agreement that we will execute the necessary deed of absolute sale to cover the transaction. However, the […]
Boeing in Talks to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Struggling Supplier
Boeing said on Friday that it was in talks to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, a struggling supplier that the manufacturer spun out nearly two decades ago and that makes the bodies of the 737 Max jet. In reabsorbing Spirit, Boeing would be seeking to rescue and restructure a troubled but important partner that has been battered […]
What to Do in Miami, According to the ‘Griselda’ and ‘Narcos’ Creator Eric Newman
The magic of Miami is that “you can still discover places,” said the writer and producer Eric Newman. “It doesn’t feel like people have a chip on their shoulder. There’s a healthy civic pride and gratitude.” Mr. Newman, who created the Netflix show “Narcos” and produced “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara, has, over the years, spent […]
Immediate resignation | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Is the 30-day notice rule in cases of resignation mandatory? Are there cases when a person can resign effective immediately without being liable for damages? Marcella Dear Marcella, Please be informed of Article 300 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, which states that: Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign […]
At Willy Wonka Event in Glasgow, Police Called and Families Outraged
Families in Scotland were expecting to taste chocolate treats and observe “optical marvels” at a Willy Wonka-themed event in Glasgow this past weekend. Instead, they got a couple of jelly beans, a short walk around a nearly empty warehouse and a visit from police officers. The event, Willy’s Chocolate Experience, scheduled for Feb. 24 and […]
Exempting circumstance of insanity | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I read somewhere that “insanity” can be used as a way to evade criminal liability. Does the person raising such a defense need to prove it or he may just play along and pretend to be insane in court and be granted immunity from criminal actions? What is insanity as a defense and […]