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Disbarment proceeding not the proper remedy to collect debt
Dear PAO,I have a lawyer-friend who owes me money. He used the money for his tuition fees when…
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There maybe treachery even in the existence of prior altercation provided the latter already ceased
Dear PAO,My brother had a verbal tussle with Dino regarding their common fence. My brother later asked for…
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The high price of pocketing employee SSS contributions
Dear PAO,My previous company (I worked there from 2022 to 2023) deducted money from my salary every month…
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Verbal sale of land is not invalid
Dear PAO,My parents (both deceased) bought a land from Spouses D (also deceased). The sale was oral. After…
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BSP rules and the criminal side of toxic lending
Dear PAO,Someone offered me a loan of P20,000. The interest is 30 percent every week for six weeks.…
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Mandatory flag ceremony in govt offices/agencies
Dear PAO,Is there a law requiring mandatory attendance at flag ceremonies every Monday? I was recently hired in…
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Love is not a license for lust
Dear PAO,My kumare’s daughter was allegedly raped by her teacher. The teacher claims that they are in love.…
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<span>A partner, not a legal stranger: Landmark ruling on same-sex property </span><span> </span>
Dear PAO,My mother, Jojovel, has been separated from my father for almost 20 years. When my father left…
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Dragnet Clause must be clear
Dear PAO,I authorized Amy to obtain a loan from a bank payable in two (2) years. A real…
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When workplace grudges go too far online
Dear PAO,I am writing on behalf of my relative, who is being attacked online by her former employees.…