Rights of pedestrians crossing through pedestrian lanes
Dear PAO, I am currently working in a business hub in Metro Manila. I walk to my office every day when I get off the MRT. Fortunately, there are many pedestrian lanes in the area. However, I noticed that several cars do not stop at these lanes. Some drivers would honk their horns and get […]
Managerial employees not entitled to night shift, overtime pay
Dear PAO, My partner, Harry, is a law student. He told me that under the Labor Code, I am entitled to receive night shift differential pay from my company because I work from 10 p.m. through 7 a.m., which generally extend to a few more hours every day. I brought up this matter to my […]
No senior discount for international flights
Dear PAO, I am 75 years old and have been traveling since I retired, mostly within the country. In booking my past flights, I have always been able to avail of a senior discount. A few weeks ago, I tried to book my first international flight via a local airline’s mobile application. I plan to […]
Vintage vehicles exempted from clean-air standards
Dear PAO, I was in Tagaytay last weekend and saw a very old car being driven, which I assume was being used for a wedding because of the floral arrangement on the vehicle. I noticed that it emitted quite a dark smoke. While it was parked near an establishment, I talked to the driver and […]
Co-ownership of property for unions with legal impediments
Dear PAO, My common law wife for twenty years was previously married but never had her marriage annulled or nullified. She was blessed with a daughter in her previous marriage. During our time together, we worked really hard and acquired a house and lot, and two cars for our two children. Unfortunately, she succumbed to […]
Substitute parental authority over minor, nonmarital child
Dear PAO, My ex-partner and I are not married, but we have a two-year old son who was acknowledged by him and thus, carries his surname. After we separated, I applied for an overseas job and was scheduled to be deployed next month. When my ex-partner heard of it, he expressed his desire to take […]
Nature of barangay justice system
Dear PAO, My neighbor is very hard to deal with. He always makes an issue out of small things. On one occasion, we had a verbal altercation which almost resulted in a fistfight. I intend to file the appropriate criminal or civil case against him before the court or the office of the prosecutor, but […]
Disinheritance of a compulsory heir
Dear PAO, My father was a successful entrepreneur. During his lifetime, he executed a notarial will stating that he was disinheriting my only sibling, Manuel, on the grounds that Manuel had repeatedly physically and verbally maltreated him. The said will clearly provided the specific instances and dates of maltreatment made against him. The said will […]
Prohibited use of toxic chemicals under RA 12174
Dear PAO, In May 2025, Allan, the operations manager of a private company, Double X Corp., was apprehended and arrested by members of the Philippine National Police (PNP)- CALABARZON. The arrest stemmed from intelligence reports that Double X was manufacturing chemical agents without any authority in a warehouse in Canlubang, Laguna, allegedly intended for sale […]
Disinheriting a spouse | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, Karl and I have been married for almost five years now. However, he met someone at work. They became friends and eventually had an intimate relationship. I have found evidence that proves Karl is having an extra-marital affair with his officemate. I am currently suffering from serious illness, and I want to ensure […]