Right to redeem foreclosed property
Dear PAO, As security for my indebtedness, I executed a deed of real estate mortgage, allowing the creditors to extrajudicially foreclose my property should I fail to pay my debt. However, due to financial constraints, I was not able to pay my debt. Consequently, my property was extrajudicially foreclosed and sold at a public auction, […]
How Life at Sea’s 3-Year Cruise Unraveled
Kara and Joe Youssef sold their two apartments, withdrew their life savings, gave up most of their belongings and, in late October, set out for Istanbul for the trip of a lifetime: a three-year cruise around the world, scheduled to depart Nov. 1. But in late November, after months of behind-the-scenes chaos, the Youssefs were […]
Property acquired during marriage | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My husband and I got married in 2012. Throughout our marriage, we acquired several properties which were registered in our names, except for one property which he clandestinely registered in his name alone. He said that while the property was acquired during our marriage, he purchased it with his own money, and would […]
Eiffel Tower Closes for Labor Action on Creator’s Anniversary
History lovers visiting Paris might have made a plan to check out the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday. After all, it was the 100th anniversary of the death of Gustave Eiffel, the eponymous civil engineer whose company designed and built it. But the sign they discovered by the landmark bore grim tidings: “La Tour Eiffel est […]
Use of a gift check by a senior citizen
Dear PAO, I gave my 72-year-old grandmother a gift check, which I bought from a hotel and was worth P7,000. When my grandmother was about to use it, the hotel management told her that she had to pay the balance between the published room rate of P8,000 and the value of the gift check. My […]
The Bahamian Island of Eleuthera Offers Beauty and the Sea, Crowd-Free
Twin Coves, on the Atlantic Ocean side of the narrow, finger-shaped Bahamian island of Eleuthera, is a gorgeous spot: Two crescent-shaped, pink-sand beaches free of crowds, with calm waters protected from heavy waves by offshore sandbars. But the real magic emerges when you walk into the crystal-clear sea. Just beneath the surface, a large outcropping […]
Replevin of pet dog | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have a pet dog named Blu. Blu was a Christmas gift from my parents. Last year, Lina became my girlfriend. After being in a relationship with Lina for six months, we decided to live together. However, we eventually broke up after I found out she was cheating on me. While I was […]
What to See, Eat and Buy in Tangier, Morocco’s Cultural Magnet
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. Situated […]
Pointing a firearm toward a minor is child abuse
Dear PAO, My 15-year-old son and his friends were playing basketball when their ball hit a car. The car owner, who is a police officer, got mad and threatened my son and his friends. He pulled out his gun and pointed it toward them. In fear, they ran away and went home. Can we hold […]
Common Travel Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 2024
Their best method for success, it seems, is to communicate via polite, concise email queries rather than phone calls or online chat or web forms. Those customer service email addresses are sometimes harder to find, but that means they may receive faster attention or better service. Plus, they make for a clean, written record you […]