A reader asks for advice about a male office supervisor who makes her uncomfortable with his excessive praises over her physical appearance. She says that when he says things like “that blouse shows off your curves and cleavage magnificently” especially in the presence of co-workers, she feels that he is undressing her mentally. Worse, she feels that statements like that suggest to her co-workers that she and the supervisor are intimate and, ergo, the relationship entitles him to make very personal comments. I don’t normally dispense legal advice in my column but I’ll make an exception in this case as it presents an opportunity to discuss a very imperfect law. Read the rest of this entry »

The Manila Electric Co. and other power distribution utilities are the usual whipping boys whenever there is a spike in our electric bills. Read the rest of this entry »

THE European Union prohibited all airlines based in the Philippines and Sudan from flying in the bloc under the latest changes to a list of unsafe carriers. Read the rest of this entry »

A deeper look into suicide

IF, in any case, that you feel suicidal now, it is probably better for you to stop and take a while to read this. It will only take about a couple of minutes. The idea that death will set one free from pain, dishonor or loneliness has always held an appeal to some. Read the rest of this entry »

DAVAO CITY – A government executive here warns of an increasing number of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) defaulting on their loans from an economic crisis credit facility. Read the rest of this entry »

PASIG CITY – Many of the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced last year by the global economic crisis, and who availed of government’s employment and livelihood assistance packages, are from Calabarzon, Central Luzon, and Central Visayas. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – Three miners were killed in a mining accident in Luneta village, Itogon, Benguet Tuesday night, officials said. Read the rest of this entry »

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said Monday that the government is sending au pairs, not domestic helpers to Switzerland. Read the rest of this entry »

TRUCK assemblers and auto parts makers said they are supporting the government’s New Motor Vehicle Development Program (NMVDP) despite a provision in the draft plant that reclassified imported used engines and other components from “prohibited” to “regulated” items. Read the rest of this entry »

“Follow your heart” I told them, little did they know that I was about to pull a stunt based on that very advise. Read the rest of this entry »