Schools may validly refuse the reenrollment of students with negative records
Dear PAO, My nephew, a high school student who is enrolled in a private school, has been involved in several gang-related altercations within the campus. As a result, he was subjected to disciplinary action several times. The school principal informed his parents that he will no longer be allowed to enroll for the upcoming school […]
Non-payment of contributions does not bar access to PhilHealth benefits
Dear PAO, I was recently hospitalized. Prior to my confinement, I had already registered and obtained a PhilHealth ID, but I have not made any contributions. Upon my discharge, can the hospital still deduct PhilHealth benefits from my bill? -Rowen Dear Rowen, Yes. As a rule, the hospital may still apply or deduct PhilHealth benefits […]
Are taxi drivers regular employees or independent contractors?
Dear PAO, I hope you can give guidance on my concern. My father has been a taxi driver for a taxi company for the past 30 years. He is set to retire next month on his 60th birthday. However, the taxi company said that he is not entitled to retirement since he is just an […]
Criminal case no hindrance to taking of Bar exam
Dear PAO, I am now in my senior year as a law student and plan to take the Philippine Bar Examinations as soon as I graduate. However, my ex-girlfriend, upon learning of my plan to take the Bar, recently filed a VAWC case against me under Republic Act 9262. May I know whether the case […]
Self-help eviction illegal in the Philippines
Dear PAO, A tenant in my apartment complex has not paid over three months’ worth of rent. Whenever I try to knock on his door to demand payment, he pretends that he is not at home, even though I can clearly hear his television from the outside. Our lease contract clearly states that a default […]
When mental illness negates criminal liability
Dear PAO, I saw in the news a case involving a mother who was suffering from schizophrenia. She jumped off a bridge with her daughter. The mother survived, but the daughter drowned and died. My question is, can a parent who is suffering from a mental illness be absolved from criminal liability if he or […]
A New Hotel From Lake Como’s Grande Dame
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The Anti-Bomb Joke Law | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I often hear news of passengers getting offloaded from flights for making bomb-related remarks, either on-board the aircraft or while undergoing routine security inspection. Beyond getting offloaded from their flights, however, I wonder if the passengers who are caught making bomb jokes actually face arrest and if so, for what crime? Bam Dear […]
How to File a Travel Insurance Claim
The process involves attention to detail and, above all, documentation. Here’s what you need to know. Source link
Prohibition on workplace discrimination | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am seeking your legal advice about my friend’s predicament. Sometime in January 2026, he underwent a routine company health check-up and was diagnosed as HIV positive. Upon learning of the medical findings, his employer sent him a notice informing him of his termination due to possible adverse effects to his fellow employees. […]