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Former Filipino citizens can lawfully acquire real property in the Philippines
Dear PAO,I was born in the Philippines but immigrated to the United States in 1995. I learned that…
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Certiorari not a substitute for a lost appeal
Dear PAO,I was not able to file my appeal in a civil case due to unforeseen circumstances. However,…
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Applicability of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service in administrative cases
Dear PAO,I am working as a senior cashier in one of the government offices in our province. During…
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Lawful eviction of agricultural tenants and their rights to compensation
Dear PAO,My family has been a long-established tenant on agricultural land in Malolos, Bulacan, for more than 60…
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Can a new identity through sex change be legally recognized?
Dear PAO,I am writing on behalf of my friend. She is furious that the government does not allow…
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Can an employer legally withdraw a job offer?
Dear PAO,I was offered the position of general manager. In the job offer, the company have stated the…
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An administrator is not an indispensable party in a civil action
Dear PAO,I am a buyer in a contract to sell involving land inherited by the heirs of Y.…
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Mitigating circumstance of voluntary surrender
Dear PAO,I was caught up in a commotion, and was accused of being the one who hurt someone.…
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Personal liability of corporate officers in recruitment agencies for OFW money claims
Dear PAO,My father was a seafarer before he was injured while working on board a vessel. After the…
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The Doctrine of Last Clear Chance
Dear PAO,I came across a clip of an accident that has gone viral, wherein a motorcycle was pinned…