Patient’s right to informed consent
Dear PAO, I used to spend most of my weekends motocrossing or dirt biking. Unfortunately, in one of our trainings, I committed a critical mistake which fractured my jaw. The surgeon suggested using a metal plate to be fastened to my jaw in order to immobilize my mandible. I agreed. However, since the operation required […]
The doctrine of res ipsa loquitor
Dear PAO, Last month, a tumor was discovered in my niece’s brain, which necessitated her undergoing brain surgery. During the operation, she suffered hypothermia. Consequently, the designated anesthesiologist allegedly ordered the application of a water bag. Unfortunately, the water bag ruptured, which resulted in third-degree burns to some parts of my niece’s body. Is the […]
Cooling off period only applies in legal separation
Dear PAO, May I know the meaning of the so-called cooling-off period in legal separation cases? Does it also apply to declarations of nullity in marriage cases? Glo Dear Glo, The cooling off period in legal separation cases is the mandatory period of six months, which must elapse before such a case is tried, and […]
Cyber libel is punishable by fine or imprisonment
Dear PAO, My brother was accused of cyber libel. He was found guilty and ordered to pay a certain amount as a fine. The private complainant told us that he intends to question the decision because cyber libel is punishable by imprisonment, and the fine imposed may be wrong. According to him, offenses under Republic […]
Dismissal due to serious illness
Dear PAO, My husband suffered some sort of depression and was advised to seek medical advice by the company. At the company’s expense, he was referred to several doctors to assess his mental condition. Accordingly, the psychiatric report diagnosed him to be suffering from Schizophrenia, which is incurable within a period of six months. I […]
Who may solemnize marriage? | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I work as a seafarer, and my fiancée and I plan to marry each other this month before I travel back to work. I also heard that our ship captain can marry us. Is this true? We wish to get married immediately and want to know who can officiate marriages. Timothy Dear Timothy, […]
Assault between employees inside the company premises
Dear PAO, After work hours, two of my co-employees argued about owing each other money, while they were still in the office. They pushed each other slightly until they were immediately stopped by their supervisor. This is the first time that the incident happened. Can our employer terminate their employment based on their altercation? Gil […]
Bigamy may be committed by one person
Dear PAO, Paolo convinced me to marry him, and our marriage took place in 2016. After two years of marriage, Kristine appeared and claimed she was legally married to Paolo. I was really shocked and could not forgive Paolo for deceiving me. I would like to file a case for bigamy against him, but Kristine […]
Principle of Best Interest applies to child custody
Dear PAO, I converted to Islam sometime in 2010 and married my husband, who is a Muslim, six months later. Unfortunately, after our marriage, he manifested an unbearable attitude, and he was very jealous. We eventually separated. I reverted to Christianity and now I live with my minor son in Quezon City. My husband is […]
Reconstituted title over a property that was falsely declared as lost
Dear PAO, In 2021, I bought a parcel of land from its registered owner. We executed a Deed of Absolute Sale, and had the document notarized before a notary public. The owner’s duplicate copy of the transfer certificate of title (TCT) was given to me, but I failed to cause the transfer of its registration. […]