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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Primo Arraz |Komfie Manalo
There are currently no active cases of avian influenza (AI) in the Philippines, according to the latest bulletin from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) released Tuesday. “There were no positive HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) cases reported from the period of May 17 to May 23, 2025,” the BAI stated. The last area with active AI cases—among ducks in Mexico, Pampanga—has been cleared following depopulation, disposal, and disinfection measures.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Primo Arraz |Komfie Manalo
Epson is kicking off 2025 with a major win. The company’s WorkForce Enterprise Series printers—the AM-C400 and AM-C550—have been awarded a perfect five-star rating by DataMaster Lab, a globally respected authority on office equipment testing. Since 2009, DataMaster Lab has been evaluating printers under real-world conditions using internationally recognized standards.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
Something strange—and delicious—was stirring online. When influencers across the country started receiving mysterious pink packages without a note, explanation, or even a hint of what was inside, curiosity exploded. Was it a PR stunt? A puzzle? A prank? It turned out to be all of the above—and then some. Welcome to the Good-Deal Bag, foodpanda’s wildest, most interactive campaign yet. Instead of the usual press kits, creators were challenged to a four-level mystery adventure. Inside each box?
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Luna Salamat |Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has remitted a record-breaking ₱2.04 billion in dividends to the national government this year, reflecting a 30.68% increase from last year’s ₱1.56 billion.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
Key private sector stakeholders from the tourism industry have aired their support for Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco amid the recent pronouncement from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., for a midterm cabinet reset.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Kaye Cruz |Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
Sports Development officer for Ilocos Norte Helen Rose Domingo (left) and Officer-in-Charge Undersecretary for Operations and Secretary General of the Palarong Pambansa-Department of Education Malcolm Garma hold a press conference for the opening of the 65th Palarong Pambansa at the DepEd office in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Friday (May 23, 2025). President Ferdinand R.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Primo Arraz |Komfie Manalo
In a strong show of unity and responsibility, FinTech Alliance PH, the country’s leading group of digital finance innovators, praised its member companies—especially those in the digital payments space—for their crucial role in protecting the integrity of the May 12 national elections. As the nation cast its votes, the fintech industry was already hard at work behind the scenes, ensuring that its digital platforms couldn’t be exploited for vote buying or selling.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
In a strong show of support for national development, PAGCOR chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco (right) presents a facsimile check to Deputy National Treasurer Eduardo Anthony Mariño — representing a massive P12.67 billion dividend contribution for 2024. This symbolic gesture underscores PAGCOR’s continued commitment to fueling the country’s growth and progress.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Komfie Manalo |Primo Arraz
As the Philippines awaits the final results of the 2025 midterm elections, the country’s largest business group, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), is setting its sights on a fresh legislative push to drive inclusive economic growth, global competitiveness, and investor confidence. In a statement issued Tuesday, PCCI president Enunina Mangio urged incoming lawmakers to hit the ground running by advancing key economic reforms that the organization says are long overdue.
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1 month ago | 
thechronicle.com.ph | Luna Salamat |Primo Arraz |Alexa Franco
Under the intense heat, Filipinos flocked to polling centers with a common demand: transparency, integrity, and true public service from those who will win in this year’s elections. At Rosauro Almario Elementary School in Tondo, Manila—one of the country’s busiest voting centers—residents expressed hopes for leaders who prioritize clean governance and sincere service. Patricia Policarpio, 28, emphasized the need for financial transparency among elected officials.
