Either spouse may petition to declare their marriage null and void
Dear PAO, My husband is claiming that he is psychologically incapacitated to break free from our marriage bond. Benefitting from his misdeed, can he file a petition to nullify our marriage? Donna Dear Donna, In the case of Fernando C. Clavecilla, represented by Atty. Marvel C. Clavecilla v. Marivic V. Clavecilla and the Republic of […]
Remedies against public nuisance | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, I noticed that our house was getting more flies than it used to. There was also a pungent smell outside our house throughout the day. It came to our knowledge that a new piggery was set up near our neighborhood, which was proven to have caused the flies and pungent smell. Is there […]
Period to file a paternity leave
Dear PAO, My officemate’s wife is currently in her eighth month of pregnancy. From his narrative, it appears to be a delicate situation with numerous hospital scares and frequent doctor visits. Alfred, my officemate, is eager to be present once the baby arrives, seeing it as his way of actively contributing to his spouse’s pregnancy […]
Principle of Non-Diminution of Benefits
Dear PAO, I heard that our company is going to implement some changes. There are rumors that the company would be reorganized and that there may be some sort of financial changes as well. I remember reading somewhere that although changes in the company are primarily considered within the ambit of “management prerogative,” the employees […]
Mocking a person with disability is a crime
Dear PAO, My nephew was born with microphthalmia, a congenital abnormality in which his left eye did not fully grow, leaving the other eye smaller. His classmates would often make fun of him at school. As a result, he would constantly cry every day after school. All of them are over the age of majority. […]
Disqualification of a director of a homeowner’s association
Dear PAO, I own a house and lot inside a subdivision in Pasig City, where I am a member of the Board of Directors of its registered homeowner’s association (HOA). Last month, I bought another residential property in the neighboring subdivision where my current house is. I would like to know if, as a member […]
Purpose of obtaining consent of adopter’s children in adoption
NOTICE TO OUR READERS Our Manila Times Dear PAO Facebook page has been hacked. We have reported this matter to Meta. Dear PAO, Our children, all of legal age and with lucrative jobs, are opposing our desire to adopt the minor child of our neighbor. My husband and I were informed that the written consent […]
Requirements for validity and probate of a holographic will
NOTICE TO OUR READERS Our Manila Times Dear PAO Facebook page has been hacked. We have reported this matter to Meta. Dear PAO, What are the requirements for a holographic will to be valid? Is a witness required to be present during its execution? What about during the probate of such a will? Is a […]
Requisites of a valid retrenchment
NOTICE TO OUR READERS Our Manila Times Dear PAO Facebook page has been hacked. We have reported this matter to Meta. Dear PAO, To prevent further serious losses, my business partner and I are contemplating letting go of some of our employees/staff. Before we decide on this, what should we consider to avoid legal complications, […]
Citizen suit allowed in environmental cases
Dear PAO, I have been noticing some neighbors dumping trash in a nearby creek across our subdivision. It is not part of my property, nor am I directly injured or damaged by the acts of the said persons. However, I have been noticing that the once thriving creek seems to be losing its vibrance in […]