The Supreme Court has ruled that the Philippine government’s share in the profits from the Malampaya Natural Gas Project includes the income taxes of its private contractors. In a 19-page decision made public on Wednesday, the SC En Banc lifted the charges against Shell Exploration B.V., PNOC Exploration Corporation, and Chevron Malampaya LLC for unpaid…
A special counsel team said Wednesday it has filed for a warrant to forcibly bring in former President Yoon Suk Yeol for questioning over allegations of election meddling. The request was made shortly after Yoon defied for the second time special counsel Min Joong-ki’s summons to appear for questioning. “The special counsel notified former President…
A 3- to 4-meter-high tsunami wave was observed in the Yelizovsky District of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake, local authorities said. “A tsunami wave, approximately 3 to 4 meters high, was observed at the Hydrometeorological Service observation point at Cape Vodopadnaya,” said Kamchatka’s Minister for Emergency Situations Sergei…
China and Russia forces will hold joint military exercises next month, the Chinese defense ministry announced on Wednesday. The two countries’ navies will conduct the Sea-2025 joint exercise in the waters and airspace near Vladivostok, Russia, in August, said Zhang Xiaogang, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, during a press conference. “Following the exercise, some participating…
YouTube has announced on Tuesday that it will begin rolling out a machine learning-based age estimation system in the US over the coming weeks, aiming to provide more tailored protections for teen users. The new artificial intelligence (AI) technology will assess user behavior, including video categories, search patterns, and account longevity, to infer whether a…
Senator Panfilo Lacson is advocating for the passage of the Anti-Political Dynasty Act, aimed at fulfilling the 1987 Constitution’s provision that guarantees equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibits political dynasties. In a radio interview on Wednesday, Lacson discussed Senate Bill No. 35, titled “The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2025.” This bill seeks…
Senator Erwin Tulfo, the newly elected chairperson of the Senate Committee on Games and Amusement, expressed strong confidence on Wednesday that his committee would take a firm stance against online gambling. He is preparing to convene a hearing to examine the growing social impact of this issue. “I can convince them that our stand will…
Eric Jed Olivarez (right) talks about the Philippine team’s campaign in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania qualifying during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum on Tuesday (July 29, 2025) at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Malate, Manila. With him is Philippine Tennis Association executive director Tonette Mendoza. (PNA photo by Jean Malanum)…
Larga Pilipinas operations chief Snow Badua announces the rescheduling of the six-day cycling tournament during the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) forum at the conference hall of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex on Tuesday (July 29, 2025). The race will kick off on Nov. 29. (PNA photo by Jean Malanum) The Larga Pilipinas cycling tournament has…
Members of the weightlifting team that won medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan early this month. They received certificates of recognition from Mayor Khymer Olaso (back row, 2nd from right) during the flag-raising ceremony at the Zamboanga City Hall on July 28, 2025. (Contributed photo) Angeline Colonia is riding high…