Regular full-time private school teachers are entitled to compensation during semestral break
Dear PAO, My cousin is a regular full-time private school teacher in our province. Teaching is his only source of income. However, he mentioned that his school will soon have a semestral break, and he is concerned about whether he will receive any compensation during this period to cover his expenses. May I know if […]
Remedy of annulment of judgment
Dear PAO, I want to file a petition for annulment of judgment, but I am unsure if I can pursue it. From what I have read online, such a petition can only be filed if the court that rendered the questioned decision lacks jurisdiction or if there was extrinsic fraud. In my situation, I was […]
Landowner may not forcibly eject a usurper
Dear PAO, My father, after a few years of working abroad as an OFW, was able to buy a property in Metro Manila. The property’s title was registered under my father’s name. Consequently, upon his return to the Philippines, he was surprised to learn that said property was occupied by tenants. Following a peaceful talk […]
Elements to establish in BP 22 case
Dear PAO, X issued post-dated checks (PDCs) in my favor, amounting to P4 million, as payment for a certain investment into which we have entered. Subsequently, X asked me not to deposit those PDCs. Instead, P3 million were paid to me in cash on various dates. To my dismay, though, the balance of P1 million […]
Modes of extinguishment of a contract of agency
Dear PAO, I named my boyfriend my attorney-in-fact for the intended sale of my inherited property. We have been having personal issues for several months now, which led me to have trust issues with him. I only recently remembered about the SPA, which I signed naming him as my attorney-in-fact. So, I am considering terminating […]
Work-from-home arrangement for civil servants with cancer
Dear PAO, My live-in partner is a government employee. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed with cancer and will be undergoing treatment. Her sister, a private employee, said that her co-worker, who also has cancer, is allowed to have a flexible work arrangement such as a “work-from-home” setup. Is there something similar for civil servants? It will […]
Social pension available for indigent senior citizens
Dear PAO, Our neighbor, who turned 60 a couple of months ago, is allegedly receiving a monthly pension of P1,000 as a senior citizen. My father, who is already 64, would like to avail himself of the same benefits as a senior citizen. However, since our neighbor is already bedridden, we could not get any […]
Termination of service due to disease and inefficiency
Dear PAO,I am an employer of a domestic helper. I recently found out that she has an incurable disease. Since then, I noticed that her illness is already affecting her performance of household chores. She usually stays in her room, where she rests and sleeps. Therefore, I am thinking about dismissing her, but I am […]
Requirements for validity of donation of real property
Dear PAO, I am an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who spent three decades working in a foreign country. I acquired five houses and lots, which I intend to use when I retire in the Philippines. My favorite nephew recently graduated from high school, and his parents want him to study in Metro Manila. Fortunately, I […]
Extension of probationary employment is allowed
Dear PAO, A BPO company hired me as a process associate. After six months, our team leader informed me that I did not meet the company’s qualifications for regularization. However, since my performance statistics were improving, the team leader offered to extend my probationary status by one more month, and I agreed. Can I be […]