Prior psychlogical report proving insanity as exempting circumstance is immaterial
Dear PAO, My cousin, who was suffering from insanity, stabbed a person from the adjacent barangay. We informed the victim of my cousin’s mental condition in an effort to dissuade him from filing a criminal case. We also presented a psychological evaluation conducted after the incident to prove our claim. However, the victim was not […]
These French Hardware Stores, Or ‘Quincailleries,’ Have a Little Bit of Everything
These quintessential shops are treasure chests offering a little bit of everything, and many have been run by the same family for 100 years or more. Source link
Help! My Debit Card Issuer Won’t Cover a Thief’s Cash Withdrawal.
A thief swiped a traveler’s wallet at the Barcelona airport and later used her card to take out more than $1,100 in cash. Why was her fraud claim denied? Source link
Illegal deductions from employees’ salary
Dear PAO, I am employed as a goldsmith by RP Jewelry. Before I started working there, several incidents of theft were reportedly committed by employees of the said store. Therefore, the management decided to impose a policy requiring goldsmiths to post a deposit equivalent to 10 percent of our weekly salaries. RP Jewelry stated that […]
Looking for a Summer Ski Fix? Head to South America.
In Chile and Argentina, dramatic slopes, lots of snow and an unusual après ski scene await. Source link
WNBA Star A’ja Wilson’s Tips on Where to to Eat, Drink and Chill in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Aces standout, one of the W.N.B.A.’s top players, shares her tips for places to eat, drink and chill — both on and off the Strip. Source link
Suspension of payment on condominiums
Dear PAO, I purchased a pre-selling condominium unit here in Metro Manila in 2021. At that time, I was promised that the unit would be turned over by September 2024. A year has passed, and yet, the condominium building is still far from completion. I decided to stop paying my monthly installment because the developer […]
Traveling Light: How to Pack a Personal Item
As more airlines charge for traditional carry-on bags, those who don’t want to pay need to fit everything into a tote, small duffel bag, daypack or roomy purse. Here’s how. Source link
Arizona Governor Seeks Investigation of Federal Handling of Grand Canyon Fire
Gov. Katie Hobbs questioned why the U.S. government decided to manage the Dragon Bravo fire, which started with a lightning strike, as a “controlled burn” during the height of the summer. Source link
Rent control for residential units with monthly rental rate of P10,000 and below
Dear PAO, I am a 28-year-old government employee and have been renting the same room near my office for the past four years. My monthly rent is P4,000. Recently, my landlord informed me that he will be increasing my monthly rental fee. I respectfully requested that the increase be deferred to a later time, but […]