Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
In a speech this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, clearly annoyed by import tariffs levied by President Trump and his threats of making Canada “the 51st state,” suggested that Canadians might act individually to respond to the affronts. “Now is also the time to choose Canada,” Mr. Trudeau said, adding, “It might mean […]
Provisional dismissal of a criminal case becomes permanent after one year
Dear PAO, Two years ago, the trial court granted my motion for the provisional dismissal of the case filed against me for Less Serious Physical Injuries. Up to now, I have not received any notice regarding the case. In relation thereto, I want to know when and how my case will be permanently dismissed. Thank […]
Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
“Rely less on the airline to just offer you a good deal,” Mr. Leff said. “Often you want two cards: one that earns multiple points in the category where you spend the most, and one that pairs in the same ecosystem from the same bank that earns 1.5 or two points per dollar.” This means […]
GSIS separation benefits may be claimed by qualified resigned government employees, but prescribes in four years
Dear PAO, I was a government teacher in Cebu and a GSIS member for almost 10 years when I decided to seek teaching opportunities abroad. I was fortunate enough to get hired in Australia. So, without wasting time, I immediately processed my resignation and the requirements for my new employment. However, I did not know, […]
Where to Eat, Sleep and Shop in Kingston, Jamaica
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The Unavailable Child Doctrine | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My father has been accused of allegedly raping a child. However, throughout the trial, the child, who is the sole witness to the alleged crime, was not available for cross-examination. Is her testimony admissible in evidence? Jhamil Dear Jhamil, As a general rule, a statement of a witness given under oath and offered […]
How Trump’s Changes to U.S. Gender Policy Could Affect Your Passport
Last Friday, Hunter Schafer, the trans actress who starred in the HBO series “Euphoria,” posted an eight-and-a-half-minute video on TikTok revealing that she had just received a new passport with a male marker — nearly a decade after changing her gender marker to female on identity documents. “I was shocked,” Ms. Schafer said in the […]
Prohibition on endorsement of vape products
Dear PAO, I was scrolling through my social media applications when I saw an influencer endorsing a brand of vape. The video has garnered a lot of views. As a mother, I am afraid that the video might be viewed by my children and they may be encouraged to use vape as well. Is the […]
Bolivia’s Wine Country Is Tuscany With a Side of Magic
“Pachamama,” said our guide, Orlando Condori. He tilted his glass, pouring some blush-colored wine onto the parched sand. “Si, la Pachamama!” said everyone else, doing the same. They looked at me. “Pachamama!” I said as I poured half my drink into the earth. I had no idea what I was doing or why I was […]
Honor graduate eligibility | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I took up economics at a prestigious school here in Manila and graduated magna cum laude. I want to work for a government agency, but when I did my research, I found out that eligibility is required, especially since my course does not have a board examination. I want to know if I […]