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. […]
School’s obligation to provide safe environment for students
Dear PAO, My son was shot by the school’s security guard. He sustained a wound and was rushed to the hospital. The guard said it was just an accident. Can we hold the school accountable for what happened to my child? Rosie Dear Rosie, In Joseph Saludaga v. Far Eastern University and Edilberto C. De […]
Live-in partner of a minor may be held criminally liable
Dear PAO, My brother started working for a non-governmental organization a few months ago, and he has been assigned to work in a far-flung area. He said that he has encountered two girls, both minors, who are cohabiting with middle-aged men. He and his workmates are really concerned and wanted to help these girls, but […]
‘Habal-habal’ drivers are prohibited from using their mobile phones while driving
Dear PAO, Scrolling through social media, I came across a story that shook me. A woman described a terrifying experience riding a “habal-habal,” where the driver was glued to his phone, watching videos. She felt like the driver was barely paying attention to the road. May I be made aware if there is a law […]
Retirement benefit claimed after compulsory retirement age
Dear PAO, My older sister sought her retirement benefit from the private company she used to work with for more than 15 years but was declined. The company told her that she should have claimed her retirement benefit when she turned 65 years old. According to my sister, it is absurd for her to do […]
Equipoise rule and acquittal in criminal cases
Dear PAO, I was charged with a crime, and the prosecution was able to present pieces of evidence which are subject to different interpretations. I believe that we were able to present evidence that is evenly stacked against theirs. If the scales of justice are evenly stacked, what will the court do? Iah Dear Iah, […]
Death during the pendency of criminal case
Dear PAO, My cousin was implicated in a crime of carnapping. During the pendency of his criminal case, my cousin died from cancer. What are the effects of his death on the liabilities that may be imposed against him arising from the crime charged? Faye Dear Faye, When an accused dies prior to his final […]