G42 Eyes $500M Data Hub Investment in PH Over 5 Years
G42 eyes up to $500M investment in Philippine data centers, boosting jobs and growth in the country’s emerging tech sector.
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Aleah Finnegan Wins SEA Games Vault Gold Amid Score Delay
Aleah Finnegan secured the gold medal in the women’s vault event at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games held in 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, reinforcing the Philippines’ rising stature in regional gymnastics. Finnegan’s winning score of 13.433 edged out Vietnam’s Thi Quynh Nhu Nguyen, who scored 13.400, while Malaysia’s Kang Xian Yeap took bronze with … Read more
Marcos Urges Congress to Pass Anti-Dynasty Reforms
MANILA, Philippines — In a move that signals growing concern within Malacañang over persistent political abuses, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has urged Congress to expedite a set of four legislative reforms aimed at curbing dynasty-driven governance, tightening party-list qualifications, boosting fiscal transparency, and enhancing public oversight mechanisms. The push, formalized on December 9 during … Read more
Malta Investment Approvals Plunge 48% in 2025 Dip
Investment activity in Malta has slowed dramatically, with new data showing a 48 percent drop in investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) over the first 11 months of 2025. The decline signals a shift in investor sentiment, particularly among local stakeholders, and raises concerns about the broader economic ramifications—ranging from slowed job growth … Read more
Citicore Secures $68M Loan for New Pangasinan Solar Plant
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation has secured a Php 3.975 billion (approximately US$68 million) loan from the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) to finance the construction of its newest solar energy facility in Pangasinan, the 113-megawatt Citicore Solar Pangasinan 2. The project is a key component of the country’s accelerating transition toward renewable power and … Read more