Q. Dear Atty. Wong. Magandang araw po. Lagi ko po binabasa ang batas pinoy corner nyo sa Balita newspapers. Gusto po sanang humingi ng payo sa inyo kung ano pong nararapat gawin. Tungkol po sa kapatid ko na si Ming at ang asawa nya na si Manny. Kinasal po sila noong September 1999 sa church at registered po… Read More »
A day after President Benigno S. Aquino III offered guarantees to foreign investors who would participate in his administration’s public-private partnership (PPP) program, an official of a Belgian firm contracted to dredge the Laguna de Bay for P18 billion complained that Malacanang unilaterally cancelled the contract without first informing them. Dimitri Ditielleux, North Asia manager of Baggerwerken Decloedt… Read More »
Rig driving was a way of life among pinoys during the pre-war years in Manila. And Tondo was the main venue of these rig operators in the city. The Cochero or rig driver during those years were referred to as “king of the road” as rigs outnumbered the motor vehicles on the road, and the voting power of… Read More »
‘Galing ng Pinoy!- sasabihin na naman natin yan at ia- assure ang ating mga sarili on the greatness of our race. Isang Pinoy kasi was credited recently by international astronomers as having brought to the attention of the astronomy community a rare and curious phenome-non in the sky. Early last month (November), Christopher Go of Cebu City noticed… Read More »
Q. I was separated from my ex- husband year 2003 due of physical abuse. I initiated annulment proceedings in the Philippines, However due to some technicalities the annulment did not prosper as I was compelled by circumstances to enter into an amicable settlement with my ex-husband. In 2007 I came to Canada as immigrant and after a while… Read More »
Many ailments are beyond cure. Reasons vary for this failure but the body can heal and repair itself to such extent that one may survive whatever sickness he suffers. AVV1110 Ailments nowadays are called many names. Medicines and drugs have been phased-out and replaced. Medical procedures have been changed and improved but the ailments continue to affect people.… Read More »
If portion of a house is used as a work space, could the expenses incurred in the maintenance and upkeep of that portion be deductible from the business income generated? There are tax consequences in using one’s home or a portion of it for business. One of these relates to deductions that may be made from the income… Read More »
I love to travel. For many years, I spent my savings in joining tours to different parts of the world. There is nothing like travel for education and socialization. Every new place I visited gave me a different perspective of the wonders of nature and the varied cultures of people. I made very pleasant acquaintances and friendships with… Read More »