Termination of registration as a solo parent
Dear PAO, My friend, K, is a registered solo parent because she and the father of her child were never married, and the child is under her care and custody. Recently, a social worker visited her to conduct some sort of inspection. It seems that K’s neighbor reported that the child has been receiving support […]
Will Hotels Finally Beat Rentals in the Lodging Tug of War?
In cities from New York to Vienna, new short-term-rental restrictions — designed to improve housing availability for residents — are poised to boost the bottom lines at hotels. In New York in November, shortly after Airbnb and the like were limited to stays of 30 days or longer, hotel occupancy was up 6 percent and […]
Courts can hear issue on possession of public land
Dear PAO, I have been in possession of a certain land, and my application for a patent is pending before the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. My problem started when I was on vacation in Manila. A certain Dino immediately occupied my land and introduced improvements therein. I demanded from him that he remove […]
Where Are People Going This Year?
Popular spots from years past are still favorites, but 2023’s crowds and heat waves are sparking interest in alternative destinations. Source link
Maternity leave for the private sector
Dear PAO, I am expecting my first child in a few months. As someone who is working in the private sector, what are the conditions for availing of the maternity benefit? Martha Dear Martha, Please be informed of Section 5 of Republic Act 11210, otherwise known as the “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law,” which states […]
Storm Isha Diverts Dozens of Flights From England and Ireland
A powerful storm diverted dozens of flights in Britain and Ireland on Sunday and Monday, sending passengers to Germany, France and northern Britain, and stranding some at airports overnight. At Dublin Airport, 166 flights were canceled Sunday night, another 29 flights were canceled on Monday, 36 flights were diverted to other airports and 34 aircraft […]
Safety measures for hazardous operations
Dear PAO, I want to start a business, and one of my concerns is the safety of everyone who will either be working inside or outside of our premises. May I know what are considered hazardous operations/processes where fire safety measures are required? Lon Dear Lon, Please be informed of Section 3 of Republic Act […]
Austria’s Schnapps Distilleries Tempt Winter Tourists and Skiers
When winter arrives in western Austria and the sun disappears all too quickly behind the snow-capped Alps, you can stand in bare orchards and still taste the sun-ripened fruit that the trees once bore — just sip a glass of schnapps. For centuries, farmers in the Tyrol region have mashed, fermented and distilled apples, plums, […]
Death pending appeal of the accused
Dear PAO, My uncle was convicted for the crime of acts of lasciviousness by the court, but he was able to timely file an appeal. During the pendency of his appeal, my uncle suddenly died from a heart attack. What are the implications of his death to the liabilities that may be imposed against him […]
How AI Could Change Travel in 2024
It is hard to believe that it has only been about a year since travelers started dabbling in ChatGPT-created itineraries. This year will bring even more experimentation and innovation. “A.I. is like a teenage intern,” said Chad Burt, co-owner of the travel adviser network Outside Agents, “better, smarter, faster than you, but you need to […]