Replevin of pet dog | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have a pet dog named Blu. Blu was a Christmas gift from my parents. Last year, Lina became my girlfriend. After being in a relationship with Lina for six months, we decided to live together. However, we eventually broke up after I found out she was cheating on me. While I was […]
What to See, Eat and Buy in Tangier, Morocco’s Cultural Magnet
T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and to receive our weekly T List newsletter. Have a question? You can always reach us at tlist@nytimes.com. Situated […]
Pointing a firearm toward a minor is child abuse
Dear PAO, My 15-year-old son and his friends were playing basketball when their ball hit a car. The car owner, who is a police officer, got mad and threatened my son and his friends. He pulled out his gun and pointed it toward them. In fear, they ran away and went home. Can we hold […]
Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 2024
Their best method for success, it seems, is to communicate via polite, concise email queries rather than phone calls or online chat or web forms. Those customer service email addresses are sometimes harder to find, but that means they may receive faster attention or better service. Plus, they make for a clean, written record you […]
Moonlighting in the private sector
Dear PAO, I work a night shift job at a BPO company, where working hours are set from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. I plan to work part-time during the day to be more productive and earn additional income. Would it be illegal to engage in two employments here in the Philippines? James Dear James, […]
Strike Halts Eurostar Channel Tunnel Service Between London and Europe
Rail traffic under the English Channel was suddenly interrupted on Thursday after an unexpected walkout by railway workers, stranding passengers and causing travel chaos just days before Christmas. Eurostar, the high-speed passenger train line that runs under the English Channel, said in a statement that 30 trains scheduled to travel out of Paris, London and […]
No one can give what one does not have
Dear PAO, My three siblings and I inherited a parcel of land from our deceased parents. Recently, I found out that my brother sold the property without our knowledge and consent. Is the sale valid? Edward Dear Edward, The Supreme Court, in the case of Heirs of Gregorio Lopez, represented by Rogelia Lopez et al., […]
Southwest Airlines Reaches Deal With Pilots Union
Southwest Airlines and its pilots union have reached a tentative deal on a new, five-year labor contract that would raise wages and increase retirement benefits. The union’s board approved the deal, which it said was worth $12 billion, on Wednesday, sending it to a vote of the more than 11,000 union members, who have until […]
Jurisdiction of regular courts | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I own a small tindahan (store). My tindera (helper) came to my house, and I loaned her P10,000 because she had to take her child to the hospital. She still refused to return the said amount until now, so I filed a case against her with the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). Was […]
Airbnb to Pay About $20 Million After Charging Australians in U.S. Dollars
An Australian court on Wednesday ordered Airbnb to pay a fine of 15 million Australian dollars for misleading customers by not clearly showing that prices for its property rentals were listed in U.S. dollars, instead of Australian dollars, which are worth less. Airbnb admitted in the Federal Court of Australia that it had made “false […]