Requisites of a contract of loan
Dear PAO, During the heyday of our relationship, my ex-fiancé constantly sent a monthly allowance of P100,000 to help me with my financial struggles. However, things took on a different turn after he physically abused me, after which I decided to end our engagement. To my surprise, he filed a civil case for the collection […]
Client’s rights arising from contractor’s failure to complete construction project
Dear PAO, I hired a contractor that I found through Facebook Marketplace to construct my house. The contractor requested full payment before completing the project and I agreed to pay the entire amount. After several months, the structure of the house was built but the finishing was not completed. I have repeatedly called and messaged […]
Negligence to address bullying | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My son lost his mechanical pencil during his music class. The next day, he noticed that one of his classmates had it. He asked his classmate to return his pencil, but the latter refused. When my son insisted that it be returned, his classmate suddenly punched him on the left arm, and another […]
Separation pay in case of redundancy
Dear PAO, I am confused about how my separation pay was computed. I was dismissed from my job due to redundancy in our company. The reason stated in the letter given to me by my employer was: “Process Improvements and Automation of Functions which render the position as redundant since the new process or automation […]
Prescription period of reckless imprudence resulting to slight physical injuries
Dear PAO, Three months ago, while I was on my way home to Batangas, I was involved in a vehicular accident along EDSA Monumento. I ran into a pedestrian who was jaywalking, resulting in multiple cuts and bruises on his forearm and legs. I quickly brought him to the nearest hospital for treatment. The doctor […]
The Principle of Promissory Estoppel
Dear PAO,I served as vice president of a prominent company that ceased operations during the Covid-19 pandemic due to severe financial losses. As a result, the management opted to cease operation and pay the workers what was due to them. For six (6) months following the cessation of operations, the company president and I continued […]
Repudiation of inheritance | The Manila Times
Dear PAO, My grandfather, the testator, had two sons: my father and my uncle. On 12 June 2024, my grandfather was involved in a vehicular accident that led to his death. During a drinking session between my father and uncle, my father verbally told my uncle that he was repudiating his share in our grandfather’s […]
Ombudsman also has jurisdiction over misconduct of barangay official
Dear PAO, My mom believes that the barangay chairperson abused his power when he forcibly evicted her from a disputed property situated in our barangay. She filed a complaint before the barangay, but nothing happened. They also refused to issue a certification that would allow her to proceed with filing her complaint in the appropriate […]
A co-owner cannot be forced to sell his share in a co-ownership
Dear PAO, I am one of the heirs of our late parents, who left behind a parcel of land. Among all the heirs, only one has expressed his refusal to sell the property. As a result of this refusal, no sale has taken place. I would like to inquire: does he have the legal right […]
Credit card ‘pakaskas’ scheme’s risk and recourse
Dear PAO, Six months ago, I started a ‘pakaskas’ business using my credit cards, where I let other people swipe my cards for their purchases, usually on an installment basis, for a fee. It seemed promising at first because aside from the standard fee that I charge from every transaction, I am also able to […]