Lawyer assisting a suspect must be competent and independent
Dear PAO,X is being charged with the crime of Theft. According to X’s live-in partner, X informed the arresting officers that he has a lawyer of his choice, the one that was provided by his employer, because the latter also wants to protect the rights of X as she believes that X did not commit […]
Boeing Suspends Financial Outlook as It Focuses on Safety
Boeing said on Wednesday that it would not provide a full-year financial forecast, the clearest indication yet that the company is trying to assure customers that it is prioritizing safety amid growing concerns about its popular 737 Max jets. Even as it announced its quarterly earnings, the company chose to concentrate instead on discussing quality […]
Right of first refusal | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, In my lease contract, a provision for the exercise of the right of first refusal was expressly agreed upon. It came to my knowledge, however, that my lessor intends to sell the leased premises to his relative. My lessor claimed that I cannot invoke my right of first refusal since the right of […]
How to Save Money Traveling in 2024
While others focus on New Year’s resolutions, my family and I come up with a dream list of where we want to go. Places we missed the previous year (Thailand and the Cook Islands) often get rolled over, but we always add new places (this year, South Korea) that can — with careful planning — […]
Return of money is not a defense in estafa by means of deceit
Dear PAO, X sold a property to my sister. That property is titled under the name of K. But X convinced my sister that he has lawful authority to transact the property, saying that he is a real estate agent who personally knows K. He even showed my sister a special power of attorney allegedly […]
Paris Olympics 2024: What to Expect for Tickets, Hotels and Travel
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be spectacular: On the glittering waters of the Seine, a flotilla of barges will carry about 10,000 athletes to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, as nearly half a million spectators line the four-mile route to cheer on the event of the century. Good luck, […]
Treachery, an aggravating circumstance | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My sister’s friend was a victim of a stabbing incident. The assailant pretended to be a customer of her food kiosk, and, out of nowhere, he stabbed her two times with a knife. My sister was told the assailant was already carrying the knife when he went to the kiosk. The victim’s family […]
6 Cocktail Bars to Visit for Drinks in Singapore
In the cocktail world, Singapore almost inevitably evokes the pink, gin-based, grenadine-spiked Singapore Sling, a drink born in 1915 at the stylish Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel. In those strait-laced colonial days, it was improper for women to imbibe in public, so a bartender formulated a cocktail that looked like fruit juice. Today, the […]
Rule on alienation of conjugal property without the consent of other spouse
Dear PAO, I was married in 1980. Subsequently, we acquired conjugal properties involving parcels of land in the province. In 1998, my husband sold one of our properties without my knowledge or consent. Was the sale valid? Quennie Dear Queenie, In Cueno vs. Bautista, GR 246445, March 2, 2021, the Court En Banc, through Associate […]
The Best Airport Amenities, According To Our Readers
For many travelers, airports are places to pass through as swiftly as possible, not places to savor. The incessant drone of announcements, the frustration of being shut out of increasingly exclusive lounges, the overpriced food, the serpentine lines and the fruitless search for an electrical outlet all can make for a hellish experience. But every […]