What to Know About the Sunken Sicily Yacht’s Passengers, Including Mike Lynch
Mr. Lynch, the former chief executive of the software firm Autonomy, who was acquitted on fraud charges in June, was with friends and family when the yacht went down in a severe storm. Source link
Barcelona Confronts Mass Tourism
This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest. Source link
Modes of extinguishment of a contract of agency
Dear PAO, I named my boyfriend my attorney-in-fact for the intended sale of my inherited property. We have been having personal issues for several months now, which led me to have trust issues with him. I only recently remembered about the SPA, which I signed naming him as my attorney-in-fact. So, I am considering terminating […]
Alaska Airlines’ Acquisition of Hawaiian Clears Key Antitrust Review
The airlines said the Justice Department had declined to challenge the merger in court. Source link
Work-from-home arrangement for civil servants with cancer
Dear PAO, My live-in partner is a government employee. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer and will be undergoing treatment. Her sister, a private employee, said that her co-worker, who also has cancer, is allowed to have a flexible work arrangement such as a “work-from-home” setup. Is there something similar for civil servants? It will […]
Social pension available for indigent senior citizens
Dear PAO, Our neighbor, who turned 60 a couple of months ago, is allegedly receiving a monthly pension of P1,000 as a senior citizen. My father, who is already 64, would like to avail himself of the same benefits as a senior citizen. However, since our neighbor is already bedridden, we could not get any […]
Driving Through Eastern Canada in a Cheap R.V. Rental
When rental companies need to move their vehicles, they frequently offer one-way trips at a steep discount. Our Frugal Traveler snapped up a deal that took her through eastern Canada. Source link
Termination of service due to disease and inefficiency
Dear PAO,I am an employer of a domestic helper. I recently found out that she has an incurable disease. Since then, I noticed that her illness is already affecting her performance of household chores. She usually stays in her room, where she rests and sleeps. Therefore, I am thinking about dismissing her, but I am […]
Charlie Moss, Whose Ads Spread Love for New York, Dies at 85
As a pioneer of Madison Avenue’s creative revolution, he collaborated on campaigns for Alka-Seltzer and other products. But his tourism pitches were a game changer. Source link
Requirements for validity of donation of real property
Dear PAO, I am an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who spent three decades working in a foreign country. I acquired five houses and lots, which I intend to use when I retire in the Philippines. My favorite nephew recently graduated from high school, and his parents want him to study in Metro Manila. Fortunately, I […]