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 […]
Statute of fraud does not apply to a completed contract
Dear PAO, Dindo obtained a loan from me, which he failed to pay. He offered his lot as payment for his debt. I accepted his offer and immediately occupied the land for 20 years. We also have an agreement that we will execute the necessary deed of absolute sale to cover the transaction. However, the […]
Boeing in Talks to Buy Spirit AeroSystems, a Struggling Supplier
Boeing said on Friday that it was in talks to acquire Spirit AeroSystems, a struggling supplier that the manufacturer spun out nearly two decades ago and that makes the bodies of the 737 Max jet. In reabsorbing Spirit, Boeing would be seeking to rescue and restructure a troubled but important partner that has been battered […]
What to Do in Miami, According to the ‘Griselda’ and ‘Narcos’ Creator Eric Newman
The magic of Miami is that “you can still discover places,” said the writer and producer Eric Newman. “It doesn’t feel like people have a chip on their shoulder. There’s a healthy civic pride and gratitude.” Mr. Newman, who created the Netflix show “Narcos” and produced “Griselda,” starring Sofia Vergara, has, over the years, spent […]
Immediate resignation | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Is the 30-day notice rule in cases of resignation mandatory? Are there cases when a person can resign effective immediately without being liable for damages? Marcella Dear Marcella, Please be informed of Article 300 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, which states that: Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign […]
At Willy Wonka Event in Glasgow, Police Called and Families Outraged
Families in Scotland were expecting to taste chocolate treats and observe “optical marvels” at a Willy Wonka-themed event in Glasgow this past weekend. Instead, they got a couple of jelly beans, a short walk around a nearly empty warehouse and a visit from police officers. The event, Willy’s Chocolate Experience, scheduled for Feb. 24 and […]
Exempting circumstance of insanity | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I read somewhere that “insanity” can be used as a way to evade criminal liability. Does the person raising such a defense need to prove it or he may just play along and pretend to be insane in court and be granted immunity from criminal actions? What is insanity as a defense and […]
U.S. Proposes New Rules to Ease Flying for Travelers in Wheelchairs
The Biden administration announced on Thursday that it was proposing new regulations for how airlines must treat passengers in wheelchairs, an effort aimed at improving air travel for people with disabilities. Under the proposed rule, damaging or delaying the return of a wheelchair would be an automatic violation of an existing federal law that bars […]
Why Are Grapes Suddenly Everywhere?
Grapes have been associated with pleasure since ancient times, a symbol of Bacchus, the god of wine and revelry. These days, clusters of plummy Concords, oval autumn royals and dusky kyohos are decorating dinner tables, doubling as cornucopian decorations and low-effort snacks. “You can get a beautiful, imperfect drip and drape from grapes,” says the […]
Marital infidelity of a husband committed abroad
Dear PAO, My husband works as an OFW in Bahrain. He has been there for three years now. Months ago, I discovered he has a mistress there and is cohabiting with her. Can I file a case against my husband for repeated marital infidelity, even if the acts were committed outside the Philippines? Anaflor Dear […]