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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Luna Salamat |Komfie Manalo
The Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR) has reaffirmed the Philippines’ long-term credit rating at “A-” with a “stable” outlook, reflecting the country’s steady economic performance and resilience to external risks. JCR acknowledged the Philippines’ continued economic growth, highlighted by a 5.4 percent expansion in gross domestic product (GDP) during the first quarter of 2025.
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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
As a professional constantly on the go, I’ve long been in search of a laptop that can strike the right balance between power, portability, and affordability. With the Lenovo Yoga Pro 7, I’ve finally found a companion that delivers all three—without breaking the bank or my back. Whether I’m juggling spreadsheets in a café or editing high-resolution video clips on a plane, this laptop keeps up with my demanding workflow, all while fitting neatly into my backpack.
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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
As part of the strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation for Humanitarian Works has launched a humanitarian initiative to combat malnutrition among children and women in Socotra Island in Yemen. The initiative reflects the UAE’s commitment to help nations around the world improve their healthcare sector.
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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Luna Salamat |Komfie Manalo
More than 300 officers and their dependents from the Police Regional Office in Bicol (PRO-5) received free medical, dental, and social services during the Lab and Blessings (LAB) Virus event on Wednesday, organized by the Philippine National Police Officer Ladies Club Foundation Inc. (PNP-OLC), Bicol Chapter. In her speech at the ceremony, Teresa Bausa, president of the PNP OLC Foundation Inc.
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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Alexa Franco |Luna Salamat
Catch the enchanting and thought-provoking animated masterpiece Flow—this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature—on the big screen this June 5 at the UP Film Institute’s Videotheque, in celebration of World Environment Day. Audiences will have two chances to experience the magic, with screenings at 11:30 A.M. and 2:30 P.M. Tickets are priced at ₱250 for regular admission and ₱200 for students and other eligible discounts.
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3 weeks ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Alexa Franco |Luna Salamat
photo from Miss World PhilippinesMiss World Philippines Krishnah Gravidez concluded her Miss World 2025 journey with a remarkable finish, earning the continental title of Miss World Asia and securing a spot in the pageant’s Top 8. The continental crown was initially awarded to Thailand’s Suchata Chuangsri, who was later crowned Miss World 2025. As the second-highest ranking candidate from the Asia and Oceania region, Gravidez was awarded the continental title.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Wednesday warned that local and national governments must sustain long-term preparations for a potential major eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island. Mariton Bornas, chief of Phivolcs’ Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division, emphasized that while the timing of a major eruption cannot be predicted, it is inevitable.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. firmly denied rumors of a coup, vowing that no such act will happen during his leadership. “As long as I serve as Chief of Staff, no coup shall happen. Not on my watch. We will not be shaken by rumor nor outmaneuvered by noise,” Brawner said in a statement on Wednesday. He stressed that the AFP remains a professional and disciplined institution committed to reforms, accountability, and respect for the rule of law.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday that a public official’s trustworthiness cannot be judged based on just one survey, following the release of Pulse Asia’s latest “Pulso ng Bayan” survey. “Madaming ibang survey. Let’s not base it on one,” Marcos told reporters before heading back to Manila after attending the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Luna Salamat
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is pushing for the restoration of the National Food Authority’s (NFA) regulatory powers to help enforce a floor price for palay (unhusked rice) and shield farmers from exploitative traders. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said they are currently studying legal options under the Price Act, the Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Law, and other relevant legislation to impose a minimum price that would cover palay production costs.
