In a recent news item, a “man who had pleaded guilty to DUI manslaughter stemming from a crash near Tampa, Fla., on Christmas Day 2007 now denies causing the crash that killed three of the four people in the vehicle he hit.” Here’s the interesting part — he sued the estate of the other vehicle’s [...]

Accidents happen, true. But many “accidents” should not have happened if only rules and regulations were followed. The recent incident at the Tikling Junction in Taytay, Rizal drives home the point. A dump truck crossed the busy intersection — in full speed — killing at least 5. Imagine passing that place when the bus rammed [...]

(The camp of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently released an article that she wrote. Some say this is a diversionary tactic. Some say, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda, that this is “political manifesto disguised as an economic paper” Some say it contains observations that, disregarding any negative preconception against the author, are valid and should be [...]

In yesterday’s news, the phrase “constitutional crisis” had been uttered by at least two personalities in connection with the impeachment of Supreme Court Chief Justice Renato Corona. Supreme Court Spokesman and Court Administrator Jose Midas Marquez said: “No doubt, we are staring a constitutional crisis right in its face, however prudence dictates that I must [...]

A House Bill seeks to rename Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), the main artery of Metro Manila, to Cory Aquino Avenue. Bohol Representative Rene Relampagos filed House Bill No. 5422, “An Act Renaming Epifanio de los Santos Avenue to Cory Aquino Avenue in Honor of Former President Corazon C. Aquino, First Woman President of [...]

On 14 November 2011, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) issued Department Order No. 18-A, which becomes effective fifteen (15) days after completion of its publication in a newspaper of general circulation. Considering that Department Order 18-A was published on 19 November 2011, it shall take effect on 4 December 2011.

A warrant of arrest has been issued against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in connection with the electoral sabotage filed against her and other respondents, including former COMELEC Chairman Benjamin Abalos.

We noticed a few comments/discussions regarding the 2011 bar exam posted in entries relating to the 2010 and previous bar examinations. Let’s centralize all discussions on the 2011 bar exams in this post — bar examiners, guidelines, tips, suggestions, bar questions, answers and, ultimately, the bar results. This post will be expanded and updated from [...]

Last year, we noted that the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is trying to address the problem of at least a million “discouraged workers“, or jobless people available for work but are not actively seeking employment, as well as the prevailing skills mismatch among workers. According to a report, “jobseekers have difficulty finding jobs [...]

A probationary employee is one who, for a given period of time, is being observed and evaluated to determine whether or not he is qualified for permanent employment. A probationary appointment affords the employer an opportunity to observe the skill, competence and attitude of a probationer. The word “probationary”, as used to describe the period [...]