Lack of resistance from the minor victim will not affect his/her credibility

Dear PAO, My teen-aged son was touched in his private part by Mr. Y (his male teacher). This happened thrice in their school. I want to file a criminal case against him. During the scheduled dialogue with school authorities, Mr. Y claimed that my son’s testimony is not credible for the reason that the location […]

Sexual harassment as a form of constructive dismissal

Dear PAO, I am a new hire in a company. I have been here for about three months and I really want to quit because my immediate supervisor is constantly harassing me. Whenever I am at the copier, she likes to pinch my buttocks. I always tell her to stop, but she insists that she […]

Salaries of government officials can be garnished to pay debts

Dear PAO, I have a friend who owed me money amounting to P2,500,000 when he was still a businessman. This year, he was elected as a councilor in our municipality. I tried asking him to pay me back but he reasoned that he still cannot pay me. Can I file a case against him and […]

Albania Seizes Its Moment in the Sun

Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of Europe’s newest destinations. Source link