Excessive parental disciplinary measures may constitute child abuse
Dear PAO, My ex-partner Jhon and I agreed to live separately after concluding that our differences were irreconcilable. As a result, he moved into his mother’s house while I stayed with my parents. We also agreed he would take custody of our two minor children while I looked for a permanent job. One day, my […]
Pet abandonment is illegal | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am writing to express my deep concern about the plight of pet dogs abandoned by their owners during the last typhoon’s floods. The heartbreaking news footage of chained dogs left to fend for themselves in floodwaters is truly distressing. We should hold irresponsible pet owners accountable for their actions. Do we have […]
Open spaces in a subdivision are beyond the commerce of man
Dear PAO, I am already of advanced age and have been occupying a certain land in a subdivision. The land was included in the open spaces of the subdivision, and I heard from our homeowner’s association that it was donated to the local government sometime in 1980. I was informed by someone connected with the […]
Singing the Philippine national anthem correctly
Dear PAO, I noticed that unlike the “Star-Spangled Banner,” which can be performed with various musical interpretations, “Lupang Hinirang,” our Philippine national anthem, is typically rendered with a consistent tone, style and manner. While I deeply respect and value our national anthem, I believe a more diverse and dynamic approach to its rendition could enhance […]
Decadelong absence from marital home may be considered evidence of psychological incapacity
Dear PAO, Three months after our wedding, my estranged husband abandoned me and our then-unborn baby. For 15 years now, he has cut all communication with us, and despite diligent efforts to reconnect with him, he has neither shown up again nor provided support to our child. Can this be a ground for me to […]
Failure to produce OR/CR during a checkpoint
Dear PAO, My brother was riding his motorcycle last night when he encountered a checkpoint at the corner of our street. He stopped as instructed, and the police officers asked for the certificate of registration and official receipt of the motorcycle. My brother, however, failed to produce them. Thereafter, the police officers asked my brother […]
Preserving the integrity of firearm as evidence
Dear PAO, I was arrested for possessing a locally manufactured firearm without a corresponding license. I met Lando inside the prison cell, and he told me that he would soon be released because his case involving drugs was dismissed. Allegedly, the law enforcers who arrested him did not follow the rule on the chain of […]
Illegal recruitment differs from estafa
Dear PAO, I am a victim of illegal recruitment. This happened when Gina claimed she could secure a job abroad for me as a nanny in exchange for a certain amount as a processing and placement fee. I trusted her because she was a former OFW for a long time, and she claimed to have […]
Floating status as management prerogative in certain cases
Dear PAO, I am currently working as a security guard under ABC Security Agency. From 2022 to 2024, I was assigned to SRB Mall. However, in August 2024, our security agency told us that SRB Mall had terminated the contract with our agency. Thereafter, ABC Security Agency notified us that we would be placed on […]
Employer cannot be compelled to retain a grossly negligent worker
Dear PAO, One of our bus drivers has been very negligent. He had previous vehicular accidents that resulted in minor damages to other motorists and injuries to pedestrians. Lately, we were forced to settle with another car owner after our bus, driven by the same driver, collided with his car, resulting in major damage. Our […]