Penalty for non-registration of motorcycle
Dear PAO, I recently bought a motorcycle from my friend. I read that there is a need to register the sale of a motorcycle within 20 working days from the acquisition of ownership. In case I am not able to comply with this requirement, is there a penalty? Andrei Dear Andrei, According to Republic Act […]
Private complainant cannot question the grant of bail
Dear PAO, I am the private complainant in a criminal complaint filed against Jojo. After several hearings in the trial court, the presiding judge convicted Jojo. However, he appealed before the Court of Appeals and also filed a “Petition for Bail” pending appeal, which was granted by the Court. I want to question the grant […]
Requirements for employing apprentices in the company
Dear PAO, I applied as a pharmacy assistant in a drugstore in Quezon City last October 2024. I was told that I would be receiving a daily salary of P450.00 for the first two (2) months of my training; after which, I would receive the benefits of a regular employee. However, after two months of […]
Exclusions from the absolute community of property and conjugal partnership of gains
Dear PAO, My fiancé and I are getting married in the next few months, and we are currently considering the marriage settlement that will govern our property regime. Could you please explain the exclusions under the Absolute Community of Property and the Conjugal Partnership of Gains? I believe that knowing these differences will help us […]
May my father’s cousin and I legally marry?
Dear PAO, I am currently in a relationship with my aunt, who is actually the cousin of my father. We are deeply in love. Despite our 30-year age gap and the fact that she is a senior citizen, I sincerely want to marry her. But we are concerned that such a union may be prohibited […]
Time of serving search warrant
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding the search warrant that was served on our neighbor last week. It was executed at dawn or at 3:15 a.m. Isn’t it supposed to be served during a “reasonable hour” according to our law? I believe the items seized may no longer be used as evidence due to […]
Volvo XC90 and XC60 plug-in hybrids make local debut
VOLVO Philippines has officially launched the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of its two most popular SUVs — the XC90 and XC60 — in a high-profile event held on July 2, 2025, at the Solaire Resort’s Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. (From left) Mikael Hagsten-Nielsen, Retail Operations and Aftermarket Manager, Asia-Pacific Importers of Volvo Cars Corp.; […]
Estafa and illegal recruitment cases may proceed separately
Dear PAO, My neighbor convinced me to work abroad. She assured me of a good salary and yearly benefits, and said that she would handle the processing of all necessary documents for my deployment. I paid her a total amount of P120,000. But during my flight to Taiwan, the Taiwanese authorities did not accept my […]
Liability of a common carrier in case of accident
Dear PAO, I frequently take a bus going to my province. Unfortunately, the bus I rode last month was involved in an accident. The front tire suddenly exploded, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and to crash into a concrete barrier along the highway.Due to the impact, many passengers, including myself, were […]
Use of loose firearm in the commission of crime
Dear PAO, My uncle was shot dead while walking along the coastal area of our town in the province. The accused was later found guilty of murder. We were, however, surprised when we found out that the decision did not include the liability of the accused for the use of an unlicensed firearm. Should the […]