Asking for a provisional dismissal to be made permanent

Dear PAO, My brother, who worked as a family driver, was accused of the crime of Qualified Theft, for allegedly stealing a set of gold cufflinks worth P25,000. He was tried in court, but the case was eventually dismissed provisionally due to the continued absence of his boss. Upon checking my brother’s records, we discovered […]

Giving assistance to suicide | The Manila Times

Dear PAO, A close friend of mine was severely depressed because of family and business problems, and confided that he wanted to end his life. Out of sheer mercy and pity for his extreme suffering, I unthinkingly agreed to help him. I purchased a strong sedative and mixed it into a drink because his hands […]

Condo unit sale: Discrepancy in advertised vs actual area

Dear PAO, I directly purchased a condominium unit from a developer that was advertised as having a floor area of 100 square meters (sqm.). When I tried to place my kitchen set, it didn’t fit, as I learned the floor area was only 80 sqm. When I confronted the developer, he stated that the sale was made on […]

Payment of just compensation must also be prompt

Dear PAO, My family owns a parcel of land which was taken by the government. My father had been religiously following up for the payment of our property since the previous administration until he met his untimely demise last year. I also tried to collect the payment, however, the concerned government agency merely told me […]