Mandatory referral to a 3rd doctor in case of conflicting medical assessments
Dear PAO, I have a question regarding a work-related injury sustained by my brother, who is a seafarer. He was repatriated to the Philippines on July 20, 2024, due to a hand injury. Upon his arrival, he immediately consulted their company-designated physician. After a month, the company-designated physician issued a fit-to-work certification to him. Unsatisfied […]
When proof of resistance is not required in rape
Dear PAO, In a rape case, does the victim, who is a minor, need to prove that she sustained external injury or suffered physical harm as a consequence of a crime perpetrated by the victim’s common-law stepfather? Luningning Dear Luningning, The moral ascendancy and influence of a common-law stepfather over his minor ward take the […]
Use of screenshots of Facebook messages as evidence
Dear PAO, I recently discovered that some of my co-workers have been making derogatory and inappropriate comments about me in their group chat. One of my friends, who was a member of the group chat, sent me screenshots of their conversations. When I confronted them and mentioned my intention to file a case against them, […]
When parental consent is required to obtain a marriage license
Dear PAO, I plan to marry my girlfriend, who is five years younger than me. She just turned 19 last month. We are also considering moving into a new house together, and I feel this is the perfect time to propose. I believe I’m ready to support our future family because I already have a […]
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 […]