Day: July 30, 2025

Manila: 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 Wednesday, the Supreme Court En Banc lifted the charges against Shell Exploration B.V., PNOC Exploration Corporation, and Chevron Malampaya LLC for unpaid income taxes. According to Philippines News Agency, the ruling also lifted the “notice of charge” and cleared two Department of Energy (DOE) officials, Compliance Division chief Thelma Cerde±a and Financial Services officer-in-charge Nora Tuazon. The court emphasized that while it aligns with the Commission

Negros occidental: The Negros Occidental provincial government is prioritizing the establishment of a permanent relocation site for internally displaced persons (IDPs) living within the four-kilometer danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon after the volcano’s status has been lowered. According to Philippines News Agency, from Alert Level 3 (magmatic unrest/high level of volcanic unrest), the volcano was placed under Alert Level 2 (moderate level of volcanic unrest) by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Tuesday night. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson on Wednesday welcomed the downgrading of the alert status of Kanlaon Volcano. “It’s a welcome news, good news. Now, we

Urdaneta: Over 5,000 job vacancies were offered during the one-day job fair held at the SM City Urdaneta Central. Pangasinan Public Employment Services Office head Richelle Raguindin, in an interview, stated that they are still collecting data on the number of applicants hired during the event. According to Philippines News Agency, approximately 31 local employers and two overseas employers participated in the job fair. Raguindin explained that job fairs are organized to bring all potential employers together in one venue, allowing job seekers to save time, effort, and money by not having to visit each company individually. Raguindin noted that

Mandaluyong city: Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) recorded the highest sales at the 2025 Bagong Pilipinas National Trade Fair held from July 23 to 27 at SM Megamall. According to Philippines News Agency, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-CAR Regional Director, lawyer Raymond Panhon, announced that Cordillera earned PHP20.5 million in total sales, accounting for 17 percent of the event’s nationwide figures. Panhon expressed his happiness and pride in the achievements of the Cordillera MSMEs, attributing their success to the “Tatak Pinoy” Program that enhanced product quality and market reach. A total of

San juan city: Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Wednesday said Filipinos can expect stronger partnerships and alliances with more nations in the final stretch of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term. ‘In the Bagong Pilipinas, we will strengthen our alliances with countries all over the world to bring benefits to our Filipino nationals,’ Lazaro said during the post-State of the Nation Address (SONA) discussions in San Juan City. According to Philippines News Agency, she highlighted the fruits of Philippine diplomacy, such as the development assistance that countries are pouring into the country, including infrastructure and defense capabilities. By