Withholding of bank deposit | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, I have been a loyal client of a certain bank for the last 10 years. Apparently, when my name was involved in an alleged scam with the bank, it initiated a case against me for estafa. The bank also refused to release my bank deposit, claiming that it was withholding the same pursuant […]

What to Do If You Are Confronted by a Moose

Moose, the largest member of the deer family, are probably most closely associated in popular culture with the dimwitted but well-meaning cartoon character Bullwinkle. But that lighthearted image took a darker turn last week after an Iditarod sled dog racer in Alaska made headlines for shooting and killing a moose to protect himself and his […]

Extra compensation for overtime work

Dear PAO, I am employed in a retail clothing store located in a mall. To my knowledge, the regular working hours are only eight hours. However, there are times when our manager requires us to work for 10 hours. Should the overtime of two hours be compensated? Alyssa Dear Alyssa, Please be informed of Articles […]

What Happened to MH370? What We Know About the Malaysia Airlines Flight.

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was heading from Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, to Beijing, when it deviated from its scheduled path, turning west across the Malay Peninsula. The plane, a Boeing 777 carrying 239 people from 15 countries, is believed to have veered off course and flown south for several hours […]

Illegal facilitation of child marriages

Dear PAO, I am living and studying in the province. One of my classmates, who is still a minor, was forced by her parents to get married. My classmate told me that her parents went to someone who produced a foundling certificate to show that she was of legal age. My classmate told me that […]

Planning a Trip? Tips and Tricks for Working With a Travel Adviser

Decades ago, your vacation most likely began with a visit to a travel agent, who relied on a combination of expertise and connections to find the best deals on plane tickets, hotels, tours and more. Since then, the internet has turned most of us into our own travel agents, and artificial intelligence software is making […]

Payment of premium in an insurance contract

Dear PAO, I bought a second-hand car and decided to get an insurance to insure it from any accidents. Last week, the insurance agent and I agreed to proceed with the insurance contract, however, I was not able to pay the premium yet because I was waiting for my salary. Unfortunately, the car was stolen […]

Sibling squabble over qualification of a witness to a last will

Dear PAO, I have an aunt who was a successful businesswoman in her province. When she became critically ill, she entered into a lease contract with her business partner for a townhouse near the hospital, where she regularly had checkups. Eventually, my said aunt died but without being able to pay almost a year’s worth […]