Intestate succession of a relative on the collateral line
Dear PAO,Three months ago, my grandaunt, who was never married and who never had a child, died without leaving a will. She had two brothers, who both predeceased her. Her two brothers each bore a child, my father and my uncle. My father died five years ago, and I am his only child. Now that […]
Chelsea Hotel’s Cast of Characters, Captured by Its Resident Photographer
In the morning I tend to wash my face before I get in the shower. I usually use the Dr. Barbara Sturm Enzyme Cleanser; it’s lightweight so is great for travel and comes in a powder form you mix with water. I’m a longtime user of Biologique Recherche and swear by Lotion P50. On my […]
Who are required to witness drugs inventory?
Dear PAO, Why is it that in the drugs case of our neighbor many years ago, aside from him and his lawyer, three other persons were required to witness the inventory — an official from the barangay, a representative from the media and a representative from the DoJ, but in the case now of my […]
Total Solar Eclipse of 2024: 31 Things to Do
Entertain the kids If you’re taking your children to see the eclipse, they will need distractions. What’s better than an indoor water park, like the one at the Great Wolf Lodge in Sandusky, Ohio? Near the centerline of the eclipse’s path, it’s well situated, and its viewing party will offer free wolf ears for the […]
Possession for purposes of confirmation of imperfect title shortened under new law
Dear PAO, I acquired land from a family who occupied the same land sometime in 1970. The seller had declared the land for taxation purposes, but he never tried to apply for its registration because of so many requirements. I am now consulting someone because I want to file a petition in court for the […]
JetBlue and Spirit Call Off Their $3.8 Billion Merger
JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines announced on Monday that they would not seek to overturn a court ruling that blocked their planned $3.8 billion merger. The decision is a big win for the Biden administration, which has sough to limit corporate consolidation. Backing out of the agreement will cost JetBlue. Under the terms of the […]
Court has discretion on time of the execution of search warrant
Dear PAO, My brother was arrested after the police searched his house and found prohibited items mentioned in the search warrant. The search was conducted at midnight; thus, our relatives are claiming that the said search was illegal because a search warrant should be implemented during daytime. The police presented a search warrant issued by […]
American Airlines Orders 260 Planes, Including Boeing 737 Max 10s
American Airlines said on Monday that it had placed an order for 260 new planes in roughly equal numbers from Airbus, Boeing and Embraer. It is the airline’s largest aircraft order since 2011 and reflects the strength of demand for air travel. The order consists of 85 Airbus A321neo planes, 85 Boeing 737 Max 10 […]
Psychological illness is not an element for emotional abuse
Dear PAO, My relationship with my husband turned topsy-turvy when I found out about his extramarital affairs with different women. The first time I caught him was just two months after our marriage. He ended his affair, but after several months, he was again involved with another woman. This cycle keeps on repeating, and I […]
A New Gondola Takes Visitors to a Vanishing Alpine Glacier. Is That a Good Thing?
Claude Folmer was about 40 years old the first time he visited the Mer de Glace, the largest glacier in the French Alps. He remembers enjoying the panoramic view from the observation platform, then taking a short hike down to the ice, where he toured the ice cave that’s carved into the glacier’s surface. Four […]