Charging a fee for the use of restrooms
Dear PAO, The management of a passenger bus terminal is charging a fee of P10 for their passengers’ use of the restrooms inside their own terminal. Is this allowed? Frank Dear Frank, Please be informed that Sections 5 and 7 of Republic Act (RA) 11311, otherwise known as the “Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, […]
Intent to gain in theft
Dear PAO, My daughter works as a househelper. Unfortunately, she was victimized by the Dugo-Dugo Gang and was fooled into believing that her boss had an accident and was in dire need of money as soon as possible. She was told to look for jewelry and cash and to meet someone in Quiapo who would […]
Custody over a minor child
Dear PAO, My wife and I were blessed with a 4-year-old baby girl. When she left to work abroad, our child was left in my care and custody. We tried to save our marriage. But unfortunately, we later separated due to constant fights and disagreements. When she returned from abroad, she wanted to take the […]
Circumstantial evidence may be used to prove conspiracy
Dear PAO, My cousin was assaulted a few weeks ago, and he is planning to file a complaint against three men, A, B, and C, because they allegedly conspired to commit the assault. B and C denied assaulting my cousin. According to them, it was only A who was responsible for the assault and the […]
Price guide should be followed
Dear PAO, In our province, there is a mini-market whose prices of basic goods are over and beyond the suggested retail price of the products. In my calculation, the goods are overpriced by about 50 percent, more than the set retail price. Is what the store owner is doing legal? Louise Dear Louise, Please be […]
Termination of registration as a solo parent
Dear PAO, My friend, K, is a registered solo parent because she and the father of her child were never married, and the child is under her care and custody. Recently, a social worker visited her to conduct some sort of inspection. It seems that K’s neighbor reported that the child has been receiving support […]
Courts can hear issue on possession of public land
Dear PAO, I have been in possession of a certain land, and my application for a patent is pending before the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. My problem started when I was on vacation in Manila. A certain Dino immediately occupied my land and introduced improvements therein. I demanded from him that he remove […]
Maternity leave for the private sector
Dear PAO, I am expecting my first child in a few months. As someone who is working in the private sector, what are the conditions for availing of the maternity benefit? Martha Dear Martha, Please be informed of Section 5 of Republic Act 11210, otherwise known as the “105-Day Expanded Maternity Leave Law,” which states […]
Safety measures for hazardous operations
Dear PAO, I want to start a business, and one of my concerns is the safety of everyone who will either be working inside or outside of our premises. May I know what are considered hazardous operations/processes where fire safety measures are required? Lon Dear Lon, Please be informed of Section 3 of Republic Act […]
Death pending appeal of the accused
Dear PAO, My uncle was convicted for the crime of acts of lasciviousness by the court, but he was able to timely file an appeal. During the pendency of his appeal, my uncle suddenly died from a heart attack. What are the implications of his death to the liabilities that may be imposed against him […]