3 nabbed, P112,000 worth of ‘shabu’ seized in Laoag buy-bust

Inquirer.net - Oct 17, 2026

SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur—Three individuals were arrested after authorities seized more than P112,000 worth of suspected “shabu” (crystal meth) during a buy-bust operation in Barangay 13, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte on Friday, Oct. 16. According to police, the operation resulted in the confiscation of 13 heat-sealed plastic sachets containing suspected shabu weighing approximately 16.49 grams,

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Zaldy Co's ex-bodyguards slapped with fresh arrest warrants

Oct 17, 2026

Zaldy Co's ex-bodyguards slapped with fresh arrest warrants

A number of former House lawmaker Zaldy Co"s alleged former bodyguards were served new arrest warrants from Zambales and Surigao.

Why House prosecutors are betting 'all-in' on Article II in VP Sara impeachment

Oct 17, 2026

Why House prosecutors are betting 'all-in' on Article II in VP Sara impeachment

Following the House prosecution"s decision to drop three out of four Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, House prosecutor Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua said Saturday the panel is betting everything on Article II, because it's easier to understand for the public.

Modi under pressure as India’s youth protests rise to highest level in a decade

Oct 17, 2026

Modi under pressure as India’s youth protests rise to highest level in a decade

Despite ⁠tens of thousands of security personnel deployed to stop them, youth protesters in India scaled barricades last ⁠week, chanted anti-government slogans and scuffled with police officers trying to drag them away. “Long live the revolution,” shouted one young man before police bundled him into a bus. Street protests in India this year are likely to be higher than at any time in the past decade, the independent Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project has said, as dissent mounts...

'Grand Theft Auto VI': Jason and Lucia go on the run in launch trailer

Oct 17, 2026

'Grand Theft Auto VI': Jason and Lucia go on the run in launch trailer

Rockstar Games has given a closer look at Jason and Lucia's story in the launch trailer for “Grand Theft Auto VI.”

Senator-judges should consider NBI findings in Sara Duterte impeachment trial, says Chua

Oct 17, 2026

Senator-judges should consider NBI findings in Sara Duterte impeachment trial, says Chua

House prosecutor Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua on Saturday said senator-judges should consider the findings of the National Bureau of Investigation regarding the properties being linked to Vice President Sara Duterte in the impeachment trial of the second highest official in the government.

Everyday dressing gets a few new updates

Oct 17, 2026

Everyday dressing gets a few new updates

What’s the latest in retail? New stores from Oysho and JD Sports, plus a personal homecoming for Bayo’s newest face.

DOH warns of food spoilage amid El Niño

Oct 17, 2026

DOH warns of food spoilage amid El Niño

The Department of Health (DOH) on Saturday warned the public that food could spoil faster because of the hotter weather brought by the El Niño phenomenon.

As Asia grays, can an aging Philippines avoid its neighbors’ fate?

Oct 17, 2026

As Asia grays, can an aging Philippines avoid its neighbors’ fate?

As the share of older Filipinos grows and fewer babies are born, the urgency to prepare rises

Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron on lifting and staying strong at 64

Oct 17, 2026

Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron on lifting and staying strong at 64

No matter what age you are, you could start turning back the clock—it’s never too late. Take it from Filipino voice legend Pinky Aseron, who is thriving in her fitness journey.

Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port seemingly quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Oct 17, 2026

Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port seemingly quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Hong Kong’s newly revamped Huanggang Port is expected to handle more than 100,000 passenger trips a day over the three-day Chung Yeung Festival holiday, but its departure hall remained quiet on Saturday morning. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung said the port had operated smoothly since opening on Monday, handling about 80,000 passenger trips a day, with the figure exceeding 92,000 on Friday. That represented a 1.5-fold to almost twofold increase from the 30,000 to 40,000 trips...

Senators want more for DepEd’s remedial class program Aral 

Oct 17, 2026

Senators want more for DepEd’s remedial class program Aral 

MANILA, Philippines — Some senators deliberating on the draft 2027 national budget on Friday saw the need to restore funding for the Department of Education (DepEd) program that seeks to help underperforming students through remedial classes. During a hearing of the Senate committee on finance, Senate President Win Gatchalan, and Sens. Bam Aquino, Joel Villanueva,

DepEd adopts ‘buddy system’ for students’ mental health

Oct 17, 2026

DepEd adopts ‘buddy system’ for students’ mental health

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday launched a “buddy system” in schools to provide students a “safe space” where they could help and support one another. In a statement, the DepEd said that students will be organized into structured buddy pairings or small peer groups through its “My Buddy System” program,

RECOMMENDED

The Life Voyager

The Life Voyager puts travel news into perspective, bringing you unique and secluded side to popular travel destinations you never know exist.

ABOUT US
NEWSLETTER

Copyright © 2015 - 2026 The Life Voyager. All Rights Reserved.