Enforcement of a divorce decree obtained abroad

Dear PAO, I was previously married. Nonetheless, my spouse (a foreign national) and I were able to obtain a divorce decree abroad through our joint petition after failing to settle our irreconcilable issues. When I inquired about whether this divorce would be recognized here in the Philippines, I encountered a potential issue regarding its enforcement. […]

Kinds and effects of acquittal on civil liability

Dear PAO, My wife, a medical doctor, faced a complaint for medical negligence related to the death of her patient. In its decision, the court acquitted my wife after finding that she was not the author of the act complained of. However, the court still held her civilly liable, explaining that the quantum of proof […]

A Long-Distance Handcycling Trek in Santa Fe

Every spring, hundreds of bicyclists gather in Santa Fe, N.M., to ride through a high-desert landscape rich in art, history and Indigenous culture. This year, the author, who lost the use of his legs 12 years ago, joined them. Source link

Assessing self-defense | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, At a barangay fiesta, our neighbor ran amuck and attacked my uncle, a barangay tanod on duty, with a bolo. A bystander and I intervened to help, but the attacker turned to us. In the chaos, I fell to the ground, and the attacker severely wounded me. I managed to struggle with him, […]

Opinion | Two Governors, Two Visions of a New South

Last week, Gov. Wes Moore of Maryland, a Democrat, signed an executive order issuing pardons for 175,000 marijuana and drug paraphernalia convictions, saying, “Today, we take a big step forward toward ensuring equal justice for all.” But, he said, “this won’t be our last effort. We must continue to move in partnership to build a […]