Aleah Finnegan Wins SEA Games Vault Gold Amid Score Delay

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

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

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