Discover Dominica’s Secret Garden of Waterfalls and Hot Springs Before Everyone Does
The hiking trail to Middleham Falls on the Caribbean island of Dominica is all wet leaves, slippery black stones and steps formed by tree roots. It could be a path in Middle-earth, shrouded, shadowy and green, fit for hobbits and fairies. Where sunlight pierced the canopy, rainbows formed in the mist, almost close enough to […]
Widow can’t inherit from her mother-in-law
Dear PAO, I am the only legitimate child of my parents, but prior to my parents’ marriage in the year 2000, my mother had a son from her previous partner, to whom she was never married. My half-brother died in the year 2020, and last year, my mother also died. My half-brother’s wife now claims […]
Visiting Nude Saunas in Austria and Germany Without Feeling Awkward
In countries like the United States, he said, there is a “highly sexualized and puritanical culture, where sex is tightly controlled. Attitudes are generally much more conservative concerning what women do and women’s bodies. In Europe that tends to be less of the case.” In a number of studies, Dr. West and his team have […]
Either spouse may petition to declare their marriage null and void
Dear PAO, My husband is claiming that he is psychologically incapacitated to break free from our marriage bond. Benefitting from his misdeed, can he file a petition to nullify our marriage? Donna Dear Donna, In the case of Fernando C. Clavecilla, represented by Atty. Marvel C. Clavecilla v. Marivic V. Clavecilla and the Republic of […]
How to Pack for a Two-Week Trip With One Small Suitcase
Ask any frequent traveler their rules for a trip, and you’ll likely hear the same advice: Never check a bag. Carry-on only. But fitting everything you need, especially for a longer stay, into one small suitcase and one handbag or backpack requires some ingenuity: The maximum dimensions for luggage going into most overhead bins are […]
Remedies against public nuisance | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I noticed that our house was getting more flies than it used to. There was also a pungent smell outside our house throughout the day. It came to our knowledge that a new piggery was set up near our neighborhood, which was proven to have caused the flies and pungent smell. Is there […]
Yoga and Energy Healing in a Former Hudson Valley Mansion
When the Ranch at Malibu opened in 2010 as a luxury health resort on 200 acres in California’s Santa Monica Mountains, its approach was somewhat radical: Guests signed up for a full week of group hikes, fitness classes, spa treatments, nutrition consults and communal, organic meals without caffeine, gluten, soy or dairy. The goal, says […]
Period to file a paternity leave
Dear PAO, My officemate’s wife is currently in her eighth month of pregnancy. From his narrative, it appears to be a delicate situation with numerous hospital scares and frequent doctor visits. Alfred, my officemate, is eager to be present once the baby arrives, seeing it as his way of actively contributing to his spouse’s pregnancy […]
The Ultimate Product Placement: Thailand on ‘The White Lotus’
“Unforgettable experiences are in the making,” teases an Instagram post from Feb. 13 liked by more than 80,000 people. The photo offers a glimpse of an empty white-sand beach, azure waters, and the barely visible roofs of buildings immersed in a lush landscape of trees. “We are eager to welcome new guests to our resort […]
Principle of Non-Diminution of Benefits
Dear PAO, I heard that our company is going to implement some changes. There are rumors that the company would be reorganized and that there may be some sort of financial changes as well. I remember reading somewhere that although changes in the company are primarily considered within the ambit of “management prerogative,” the employees […]