Consent in adultery bars criminal prosecution

Dear PAO, I have been married for five years, but my husband and I are no longer happy together because of our irreconcilable differences. We mutually agreed to live separately and to allow each other to move on and enter into new relationships. Based on that agreement, I entered into a relationship with another man. […]

When does a DOLE Child Work Permit become a legal requirement?

Dear PAO, It has become a hobby for me and my six-year-old twins to create funny posts, reels, and videos on social media sites. What started as a fun family activity unexpectedly gained the attention of countless online users, and our following steadily grew. Over time, we accumulated a large number of followers, which enabled […]

Can a man file a rape case against a woman?

Dear PAO,   I am a ghost writer for local romance book authors. A few weeks ago, a fan managed to track me down. I agreed to have lunch with her out of respect. I do not know what exactly happened, but I think this woman slipped my cola with some kind of sedative. When […]

Evidence of sexual intercourse required to convict someone of adultery?

Dear PAO, I am an exporter who spends most of the year traveling to key cities around the world to conduct business. Last year, when I came home unexpectedly to our house, I discovered that my wife rarely stayed at our conjugal home and was renting a townhouse in another subdivision. Worse, my teenage son […]