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 […]
Vacancy in the office of the punong barangay
Dear PAO, Our hardworking barangay chairperson is contemplating stepping down from his position. He has been serving our barangay ever since he was a tanod when he was still in his 20s. Now a senior citizen, he said that while he feels fulfilled, he is already tired and will definitely resign if the elections will […]
Money muling is a prohibited act
Dear PAO, My eldest sibling, who is not very familiar with online transactions, was allegedly enticed to register an account in GCash to be bought/leased by another person. According to him, the offer is quite lucrative. As such, he told the person that he would think about the matter and would consult his relatives, who […]
Prohibition of vaping in gas stations
Dear PAO, Last week, I needed to refuel my car, and I noticed a man vaping within the gas station premises. I know about the prohibition on smoking in gas stations, but is there also a prohibition on vaping? Beatriz Dear Beatriz, The State, in its goal to protect public health, has institutionalized strategies to […]
Denial of support must be intended to cause emotional anguish to be considered psychological abuse under Section 5 (i) of RA 9262
Dear PAO,My best friend wants to file a complaint for emotional and psychological abuse against the illegitimate father of her child because of the latter’s failure to provide adequate support. Her son has special needs and requires weekly therapy sessions. My best friend’s meager income simply cannot meet all their needs, especially for the child’s […]
Principle of promissory estoppel | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding the money claims of my brother against the company where he worked for almost 20 years. He resigned involuntarily because the president and CEO told him that the company had suffered losses due to a lack of market demand and significant debts caused by a market downturn. At […]
Government agency authorized to confiscate driver’s license
Dear PAO, I have been a public utility jeepney driver for a long time in Metro Manila. I have heard on the radio a declaration of one politician that only the Land Transportation Office (LTO) has the sole power to confiscate a driver’s license in case of a traffic violation. I have been apprehended multiple […]
Anyone can be a victim of gender-based sexual harassment
Dear PAO, Since childhood, I have known that I have a different sexual orientation, which is noticeable in my clothing preferences, language and behavior. Roger, my neighbor, always hurls sexist slurs at me whenever I pass by the street near his house. I have complained about his ill-treatment, but my concerns have fallen on deaf […]