The Ranch, Malibu’s Most Exclusive Spa, Is Coming East
You will wake up at 5:30 a.m. and stretch for 30 minutes. You will eat something vegan and organic for breakfast followed by an hourslong hike on which you will hear words like “verticality.” If you need a snack, you will get six almonds. Not seven — don’t be gluttonous. In the afternoon, you will […]
Prohibiting the employment of children under 15
Dear PAO, My neighbor has a 14-year-old son, and she wants her minor son to work at a restaurant near our place while he is on school vacation. Is that possible and legal? Julianna Dear Julianna, Please be informed of Section 1 of Republic Act (RA) 7658, otherwise known as “An Act Prohibiting the Employment […]
The Best Restaurants in Chicago
In the Where to Eat: 25 Best series, we’re highlighting our favorite restaurants in cities across the United States. These lists will be updated as restaurants close and open, and as we find new gems to recommend. As always, we pay for all of our meals and don’t accept free items. Logan Square Ramen Akahoshi […]
Disabled persons are eligible to be learners or apprentices
Dear PAO, Having been born with a physical disability and relying on a wheelchair throughout my life, I now face the task of finding employment after college. I am apprehensive about job hunting, fearing potential discrimination due to my disability. Before starting employment, may I know if I may be considered eligible as an apprentice […]
Spirit Airlines Will Delay Airbus Plane Purchases and Furlough Pilots
Spirit Airlines said on Monday that it would delay delivery of new Airbus planes and furlough pilots to save money as it seeks to overcome several setbacks, including a blocked merger, engine problems and a lackluster recovery from the pandemic. The budget airline said in a statement that the new steps would save the company […]
Minors traveling abroad | The Manila Times
Dear PAO,Hi! I’m an American. I have a non-marital (illegitimate) Filipino child with my Filipina partner. In a public document, I acknowledged him to be my son, and this was duly annotated in his birth certificate. By May this year, I would visit the Philippines, and I plan that upon my return to the US, […]
Boeing Engine Cover on Southwest Plane Falls Off
A Southwest Airlines flight safely returned to Denver International Airport on Sunday after the engine cover of a Boeing 737-800 fell off during takeoff and struck the wing flap, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Flight 3695 was headed to Houston but returned to the Denver airport around 8:15 a.m. after the crew reported the engine […]
Guidelines in the marking of seized prohibited drugs
Dear PAO, My brother was allegedly apprehended for selling prohibited drugs. A corresponding case was filed against him. He, however, had a different version. He revealed to me that the police had just brought him to the police, where he was made to point to a plastic sachet containing a white substance. His photo was […]
Venice to Charge Tourists an Entry Fee to Discourage Overcrowding
On its busiest days, Venice swells with tourists who clog the city’s narrow streets, leave behind piles of garbage and often frustrate locals. So the canal-crossed city is fighting back. Starting on April 25, and for another 29 days scattered mostly around national holidays and weekends through mid-July, day trippers to the historic part of […]
Understanding the ‘Maceda Law’ | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, In January 2021, I bought a house and lot from a developer. Since then, I have been paying my monthly amortization amounting to Twenty-one Thousand Pesos (P21,000.00). Over the past three years, I have been making payments for the property, but the same has not been continuous since I failed to pay the […]