Consent of the victim of human trafficking is immaterial
Dear PAO, Sergio is my friend, and he was accused of illegal trafficking in persons. He narrated that the victim is a minor neighbor of his who asked him to look for clients interested in escort services. She offered her services for a fee. Allegedly, the victim knew that Sergio was working in a casino, […]
Nuisance per accidens cannot be summarily abated
Dear PAO, We currently live in a subdivision. Our neighbors parked their car outside their garage and have even built a mini basketball court on the road itself. Because of this, my neighbors and I are having difficulty passing through that road because of the obstructions. One evening, they even closed that particular part of […]
Employer does not want to give holiday pay
Dear PAO, I am currently working as an office secretary. I took a leave to return to our province in Mindoro on Dec. 27, 2024. However, my employer informed me that he would not give my holiday pay for Dec. 30, 2024, which is considered a regular holiday. I want to know if my employer […]
The concept of legitime | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My father executed a last will and testament. He disposed of all of his properties in favor of his girlfriend. I read online that as his daughter, I am entitled to “legitime.” I want to understand the concept of legitime. Jess Dear Jess, According to Article 886 of the New Civil Code, legitime […]
Pregnancy cannot be used to terminate a flight attendant
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding my sister’s dismissal from her job as a flight attendant with an airline company here in the Philippines. She was dismissed solely because of her pregnancy. The company also denied her maternity leave, citing their policy. According to their policy, if a flight attendant becomes pregnant at any […]
Perpetual term of existing corporation
Dear PAO,I have a question regarding AAA Corp., where my mother works. They are concerned about the corporation’s term because the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a certificate of incorporation on Nov. 1, 1974. Its Articles of Incorporation (AOI) provide that it shall have a term of 50 years, unless extended for a period […]
Managerial employees are not entitled to service charge
Dear PAO, I am working as a waiter in a restaurant. The restaurant imposes a 6 percent service charge based on the total bill of the customers. However, we observed that after the service charges were totaled, the employer divided it among the employees, including the managers. Is the employer right in giving the managers […]
Non-fiscal incentives program for users of hybrid vehicles
Dear PAO, For a long time, my husband and I have wanted to own a family car. We are currently weighing our options. We cannot decide whether to buy a typical vehicle or opt for a hybrid vehicle. To help us decide, we want to know if owning a hybrid vehicle comes with incentives under […]
Slapping a person in the face may be penalized as slight physical injury
Dear PAO, My household helper slapped our neighbor’s helper in the face during an argument over the communal clothesline in our backyard, and now they are threatening to file a case against her. Will my helper go to jail because of this? Can you enlighten me on this matter? Razel Dear Razel, Under Article 266 […]
Double title is not allowed, remedy of injured party
Dear PAO,I have been in possession of a certain land for some time. I tried to apply for a title over the said land, however, I was informed by the concerned government agency that a patent title was already issued to someone else, covering a large portion of the land I occupy. Allegedly, it has […]