Libel against juridical persons | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Can libel be committed against corporations/businesses? If yes, can they be awarded damages even if they do not have feelings which could be hurt? Jerry Dear Jerry, Please be informed of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of FBNI v. AMEC-BCCM (GR 141994, Jan. 17, 2005, Ponente: Associate Justice Antonio Carpio), where […]
Boeing Again Under Scrutiny After Latest 737 Max Problem
A harrowing flight over the weekend is again forcing Boeing to confront concerns over its planes, particularly the 737 Max, already one of the most scrutinized jets in history. No one was seriously injured in the episode on an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night in which a portion of a 737 Max 9 fuselage blew […]
Senior citizens, entitled to discount in golf clubs?
Dear PAO, I am a senior citizen who has been invited to play golf by some of my buddies. But I am hesitant to play golf and join clubs because of my limited financial resources. I wonder if our Senior Citizen’s discount could apply to membership dues and the availment of services like locker fees […]
A Train Trip Through Malaysia, With Stops for Snorkeling and Wildlife Safaris
When I wake up, I wash my face with Relevant Complete Cleansing Serum, which is part of the skin-care line I founded in 2022. I love it because it’s hydrating and doesn’t strip your skin. Three times a week I exfoliate with The Things We Do Gly Glow Scrub. I follow up with the Relevant […]
Abuse by a foster parent
Dear PAO, We have a neighbor who is a foster parent for two kids. However, I think the kids are being neglected and abused. Is there a penalty for a licensed foster parent who abuses his or her foster child? Owen Dear Owen, Please be informed of Section 14 of Republic Act (RA) 10165, otherwise […]
Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts
Boeing has urged airlines to inspect all 737 Max airplanes for a possible loose bolt in the rudder-control system after an international airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance, the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday. After the international airline, which the agency did not name, noticed the missing nut, […]
Forfeiture of benefits in case of employee’s termination
Dear Pao, I previously worked as a merchandiser for a company near our home from 2021 to 2022. I was dismissed from work because of gross and habitual neglect of duty. Upon my dismissal, I asked for the payment of my holiday bonus for the two years that I worked in the store, as provided […]
5 Must-See Festivals in Asia This Winter
For many people, the joys of winter center on strapping on skis, snowshoes or skates and getting outdoors. Of course, that is no less true in many parts of Asia. But with climates ranging from the famously snowy Japanese island of Hokkaido to the tropical forests of Malaysia, the continent offers a wide variety of […]
Difference between donation mortis causa and donation inter vivos
Dear PAO, I have properties which I intend to donate. Can you please enlighten me between donations that take effect during my lifetime and donations that take effect after my death? Abi Dear Abi, Please be informed of Ganuelas vs. Cawed, GR 1233968, April 24, 2003, wherein the Supreme Court, through Associate Justice Conchita Carpio-Morales, […]
A 9-Month Cruise Is TikTok’s Favorite New ‘Reality Show’
In the last few months, Beth Fletcher, a 39-year-old photographer in Derbyshire, England, built a small following on TikTok by recapping and analyzing the British reality show “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” When the latest season ended in early December, Ms. Fletcher was at a loss for content because, she said, […]