Dear PAO,

My officemate borrowed P150,000.00 from me. She failed to pay on the due date we agreed
upon, so I am contemplating on filing a case against her. However, I am a bit hesitant because
people are telling me that the case would take a long time to finish. May I ask how my case
would run if I decide to file it in court?
May

Dear May,
There are cases that take time to conclude especially those that are exceptional or complex,
owing to the nature of the action itself, or on the surrounding circumstances of the case. But,
there are also cases that are promptly heard and speedily resolved.