Right of way for emergency vehicles
Dear PAO, I was driving to work along my usual route when I heard an ambulance siren wailing from several cars behind me. The cars were moving slowly at that time due to rush hour traffic. Despite the traffic crawl, I managed to move my car and let the ambulance pass. After several more minutes […]
Tips for Solo Women Travelers
Traveling alone overseas can be a much-needed break from day-to-day social obligations, a chance to explore independently and engage in local communities on no one’s time frame but your own. “One of the huge benefits of traveling alone is that you do have the opportunity to get more in touch with yourself and have a […]
Liability in joint obligations | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My friend Hazel convinced us to start a café. We were hesitant at first, but Hazel assured us that she would shoulder the bulk of the capital needed to start the business. As a result, we decided to take out a loan from our neighbor for P300,000.00. According to the terms of the […]
Trump Cuts Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’
The impact on Yellowstone At 2.2 million acres, Yellowstone is about the size of Rhode Island and Delaware combined. Seasonal park workers help manage and service its five park entrances, nearly 1,000 miles of backcountry trails, seven park-operated campgrounds with 450 campsites, 52 picnic areas, and 11 visitor centers, museums and contact stations. Yellowstone has […]
Paternity leave benefits for cases of miscarriage
Dear PAO, Last week, I received tragic news from my wife that she suffered a miscarriage. After learning about it, I left the office and went to the hospital. I was absent from work for three days to take care of her. Upon my return, I was told by our Human Resources (HR) Officer that […]
Did the Covid-19 Pandemic Change How You Travel? Let Us Know.
Those dark days began almost five years ago. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic, and four days later, U.S. states began to order shutdowns and travel restrictions. By the end of the month, the European Union had barred nonessential travel from outside the bloc, cruise ships were under a […]
Proximity is immaterial in child custody issue
Dear PAO, I have not been lucky when it comes to relationships. My wife and I were separated for almost four years now. I have been trying to gain custody of our child because my wife always leaves our child with her parents whenever she boards an international cruise ship for work. I brought this […]
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
Last August, a hotel room in Europe priced at 200 euros was about $224. Today, travelers spending American dollars would pay only $208. On the rise since last autumn, the dollar is strong compared with a number of foreign currencies, including the euro, the Japanese yen and the Canadian dollar. And President Trump’s tariff threat […]
Couples exempt from securing a marriage license
Dear PAO, My boyfriend and I are planning to get married this year, and we have been in a relationship for more than 10 years. During weekends and holidays, I stay at my boyfriend’s condominium. Are we still required to secure a marriage license, or are we exempt from such requirement according to our law? […]
A New Hotel Perched in the Hills of Florence
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