What to do when owner’s duplicate certificate of title is lost
Dear PAO, My wife and I acquired a lot several years ago. Unfortunately, our house was razed by fire. What should we do if our duplicate copy of the certificate of title is lost/destroyed? Ponz Dear Ponz, In the case of Heirs of Spouses Gervacio A. Ramirez and Martina Carbonel, represented by Cesar S. Ramirez […]
Identifiability required in libel cases
Dear PAO, I have a friend who may be the subject of a libelous article in a newspaper. Although not directly naming him in the article, some aspects may allude to him as the subject. The story is not entirely about my friend’s life, but we strongly feel that he is the subject of the […]
Killing of dogs is prohibited
Dear PAO, Nana, our beloved dog, typically wanders around our lawn during his walks or when he needs a bathroom break. However, one day, he didn’t return to our home. Despite reviewing our CCTV recording and initiating a search effort, several weeks have passed with no sign of Nana. We’ve diligently monitored our CCTV footage […]
Unauthorized recorded private conversation | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My friend and I were talking on the phone, and I may have divulged some information that my friend was not happy to hear. Before our call ended, my friend told me that she had secretly recorded our conversation, and she threatened me that she would use the said recording against me in […]
Designation of a nominee in a one-person corporation
Dear PAO, My sister started a small business and registered it as a One Person Corporation, or OPC. My sister said she appointed me as the nominee of her corporation, but I didn’t sign any documents related thereto, and in fact, I only found out about it now. I want to know if she can […]
Withholding of bank deposit | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I have been a loyal client of a certain bank for the last 10 years. Apparently, when my name was involved in an alleged scam with the bank, it initiated a case against me for estafa. The bank also refused to release my bank deposit, claiming that it was withholding the same pursuant […]
Extra compensation for overtime work
Dear PAO, I am employed in a retail clothing store located in a mall. To my knowledge, the regular working hours are only eight hours. However, there are times when our manager requires us to work for 10 hours. Should the overtime of two hours be compensated? Alyssa Dear Alyssa, Please be informed of Articles […]
Illegal facilitation of child marriages
Dear PAO, I am living and studying in the province. One of my classmates, who is still a minor, was forced by her parents to get married. My classmate told me that her parents went to someone who produced a foundling certificate to show that she was of legal age. My classmate told me that […]
Payment of premium in an insurance contract
Dear PAO, I bought a second-hand car and decided to get an insurance to insure it from any accidents. Last week, the insurance agent and I agreed to proceed with the insurance contract, however, I was not able to pay the premium yet because I was waiting for my salary. Unfortunately, the car was stolen […]
Sibling squabble over qualification of a witness to a last will
Dear PAO, I have an aunt who was a successful businesswoman in her province. When she became critically ill, she entered into a lease contract with her business partner for a townhouse near the hospital, where she regularly had checkups. Eventually, my said aunt died but without being able to pay almost a year’s worth […]