Return of money is not a defense in estafa by means of deceit
Dear PAO, X sold a property to my sister. That property is titled under the name of K. But X convinced my sister that he has lawful authority to transact the property, saying that he is a real estate agent who personally knows K. He even showed my sister a special power of attorney allegedly […]
Paris Olympics 2024: What to Expect for Tickets, Hotels and Travel
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics promises to be spectacular: On the glittering waters of the Seine, a flotilla of barges will carry about 10,000 athletes to the foot of the Eiffel Tower, as nearly half a million spectators line the four-mile route to cheer on the event of the century. Good luck, […]
Treachery, an aggravating circumstance | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My sister’s friend was a victim of a stabbing incident. The assailant pretended to be a customer of her food kiosk, and, out of nowhere, he stabbed her two times with a knife. My sister was told the assailant was already carrying the knife when he went to the kiosk. The victim’s family […]
6 Cocktail Bars to Visit for Drinks in Singapore
In the cocktail world, Singapore almost inevitably evokes the pink, gin-based, grenadine-spiked Singapore Sling, a drink born in 1915 at the stylish Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel. In those strait-laced colonial days, it was improper for women to imbibe in public, so a bartender formulated a cocktail that looked like fruit juice. Today, the […]
Rule on alienation of conjugal property without the consent of other spouse
Dear PAO, I was married in 1980. Subsequently, we acquired conjugal properties involving parcels of land in the province. In 1998, my husband sold one of our properties without my knowledge or consent. Was the sale valid? Quennie Dear Queenie, In Cueno vs. Bautista, GR 246445, March 2, 2021, the Court En Banc, through Associate […]
The Best Airport Amenities, According To Our Readers
For many travelers, airports are places to pass through as swiftly as possible, not places to savor. The incessant drone of announcements, the frustration of being shut out of increasingly exclusive lounges, the overpriced food, the serpentine lines and the fruitless search for an electrical outlet all can make for a hellish experience. But every […]
Charging a fee for the use of restrooms
Dear PAO, The management of a passenger bus terminal is charging a fee of P10 for their passengers’ use of the restrooms inside their own terminal. Is this allowed? Frank Dear Frank, Please be informed that Sections 5 and 7 of Republic Act (RA) 11311, otherwise known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, […]
The Dragon-Shaped Japanese Region Where Tokyo Locals Go to Unwind
T’s monthly travel series, Flocking To, highlights places you might already have on your wish list, sharing tips from frequent visitors and locals alike. Sign up here to find us in your inbox once a month, and to receive our weekly T List newsletter. Have a question? You can always reach us at tlist@nytimes.com. Kagoshima, […]
Intent to gain in theft
Dear PAO, My daughter works as a househelper. Unfortunately, she was victimized by the Dugo-Dugo Gang and was fooled into believing that her boss had an accident and was in dire need of money as soon as possible. She was told to look for jewelry and cash and to meet someone in Quiapo who would […]
How to Know if You’re Scheduled on a Boeing 737 Max 9, and What Your Options Are
After a portion of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 jetliner’s fuselage blew out in midair minutes after the plane had taken off from Portland, Ore., on Jan. 5, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded about 170 Max 9 planes, causing airlines that rely heavily on the aircraft to cancel thousands of flights and inconveniencing […]