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Videoke Wars: When noise becomes a nuisance
Dear PAO,I would like to ask about a problem with our neighbor here in Cavite. We live in…
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A partner, not a legal stranger: Landmark ruling on same-sex property
Dear PAO,My mother, Jojovel, has been separated from my father for almost 20 years. When my father left…
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Why are electric vehicles given priority?
Dear PAO,I am a jeepney and a taxi operator. All my applications for registration and franchises are taking…
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Police blotter is not equivalent to criminal record
Dear PAO,My neighbor filed a police blotter against me. She fabricated a story alleging that I have been…
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Citizenship at the time of divorce crucial in determining validity of foreign divorce
Dear PAO,I am a Filipina currently living in Metro Manila. My boyfriend used to be married to another…
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Salary increases under the company’s collective bargaining agreement
Dear PAO,I have a question regarding my case currently pending before the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC). If…
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Grief interrupted: The law sides with love, not blood
Dear PAO,My aunt (tita) recently passed away. She was single and had no children. All our lives, we…
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When voluntary surrender lowers penalty in a criminal case
Dear PAO,My brother applied for a National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) clearance and was informed that he had…
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Can an AI-generated lawyer appear and litigate before Philippine courts?
Dear PAO,Nowadays, securing the services of a lawyer can be very expensive. For every pleading filed and every…
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Can a Facebook comment land you in jail?
Dear PAO,A person owes me money. We had an agreement at the Barangay regarding the payment amount and…