Penalty for non-registration of motorcycle

Dear PAO, I recently bought a motorcycle from my friend. I read that there is a need to register the sale of a motorcycle within 20 working days from the acquisition of ownership. In case I am not able to comply with this requirement, is there a penalty? Andrei Dear Andrei, According to Republic Act […]

Private complainant cannot question the grant of bail

Dear PAO, I am the private complainant in a criminal complaint filed against Jojo. After several hearings in the trial court, the presiding judge convicted Jojo. However, he appealed before the Court of Appeals and also filed a “Petition for Bail” pending appeal, which was granted by the Court. I want to question the grant […]

Requirements for employing apprentices in the company

Dear PAO, I applied as a pharmacy assistant in a drugstore in Quezon City last October 2024. I was told that I would be receiving a daily salary of P450.00 for the first two (2) months of my training; after which, I would receive the benefits of a regular employee. However, after two months of […]

Exclusions from the absolute community of property and conjugal partnership of gains

Dear PAO, My fiancé and I are getting married in the next few months, and we are currently considering the marriage settlement that will govern our property regime. Could you please explain the exclusions under the Absolute Community of Property and the Conjugal Partnership of Gains? I believe that knowing these differences will help us […]