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 […]
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 […]