The Registered Owner Rule | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I was crossing an intersection when another car on the other side hit the left portion of my vehicle. The traffic patrol officer of a nearby mall told us that the driver of the other car was at fault for trying to beat the red light. However, I later discovered that the driver […]
Responsible corporate officer’s solidary liability in cases of illegal dismissal
Dear PAO, Are the individual corporate officers equally liable with the employer corporation for illegal dismissal cases? Giezette Dear Giezette, The answer to your query depends on whether a director or officer willfully and knowingly voted for or assented to a patently unlawful acts of the corporation in illegally dismissing an employee or is guilty […]
The Anti-Financial Account Scamming law
Dear PAO, I am a senior citizen who recently contracted an auto loan from a bank in Makati City. The account related to my auto loan was enrolled in an auto-debit arrangement. Just two months after my auto loan was perfected, an anonymous caller reached out to me and introduced himself as an employee of […]
Properties of spouses under a void marriage are governed by rules on co-ownership
Dear PAO, I have been married for 10 years now. My husband and I have gone through several challenging moments during our time together. I have always been on the receiving end; if not for my love for him, I would have separated from him even during the early years of our marriage. However, his […]
Donation is not valid if it takes effect upon the death of the donor
Dear PAO, A year after my mother passed away in 2022, my siblings and I found out that she executed a typewritten private instrument, donating one of her farm lots to her friend. The document stated that, in consideration of their true and long friendship, my mother decided to transfer and convey the said farm […]
Guarantor’s rights and obligations | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I am currently burdened with numerous bills, so I am contemplating obtaining a loan from my officemate’s lending business, payable at a certain date. I have a house and lot, and I am considering constituting it as a real estate mortgage to serve as collateral for the payment of my loan. Upon learning […]
Twin notice rule in terminating an employee
Dear PAO, For several months, I noticed a discrepancy in our inventory and store sales. This prompted me to install a CCTV in my store. While reviewing the CCTV footage, I noticed one of my employees entering the store premises at night, taking several boxes from our supply section. Because of my dismay, I immediately […]
Gender-Based Streets and Public Spaces Sexual Harassment
Dear PAO, Last week, while I was walking alone along Timog Avenue, Quezon City, a man who was seated alone on a bench whistled at me, called my attention, and said, while staring at my chest, “Miss sexy, that is gorgeously big and heavy.” As I walked past him, I was astounded when he suddenly […]
Independent civil action not affected by dismissal of criminal case
Dear PAO, My son was hit by a car, and he was admitted to a hospital because of the serious injuries he sustained. A corresponding criminal case was filed against the car driver. Unfortunately, the accused was acquitted. The court found that the accused did not commit the offense charged. A friend convinced me to […]
Nuances on the IRR regarding service charges
Dear PAO, I am a massage therapist, but I stopped working for about two years to take care of my now two-year-old son. It was only recently that I was hired by an agency, and I am assigned to work at a massage clinic in our province. According to my co-therapists, the clinic stopped hiring […]