Anti-crime group chief, 4 others face arson charges at DOJ

Inquirer.net - Oct 15, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — United Pilipino Against Crime and Corruption (UPACC) Chairperson Pyra Nucum Lucas and four other individuals face an “destructive arson” complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for allegedly intentionally burning a couple’s newly-built home in Capas, Tarlac. Complainants Emil and Analyn Cadiang — the couple who filed the complaint against Lucas, Arthur

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Luistro apologizes for wacky photos when impeachment trial went on recess

Oct 15, 2026

Luistro apologizes for wacky photos when impeachment trial went on recess

House lead prosecutor Gerville Luistro has apologized for the viral, wacky photos of prosecution members taken at the Senate Session Hall after Vice President Sara Duterte"s impeachment trial went on recess.

DOJ reports five pending espionage-related cybercrime cases

Oct 15, 2026

DOJ reports five pending espionage-related cybercrime cases

MANILA, Philippines — At least five espionage-related cybercrime cases are pending before regional trial courts (RTCs) in Makati, Pasay and Manila, a Department of Justice official said Thursday. During a Senate hearing on proposed measures to update the country’s espionage laws, DOJ Senior State Counsel Fretti Ganchoon corrected her earlier statement that no espionage cases

Meet Neha Bora, Activist and Face of India’s Young Protesters

Oct 15, 2026

Meet Neha Bora, Activist and Face of India’s Young Protesters

When police cracked down, Neha Bora helped rally Gen Z protesters with a mix of boundless energy, street theatrics and satirical humor.

1PWD party-list filing complaint vs Machong Chismisan hosts

Oct 15, 2026

1PWD party-list filing complaint vs Machong Chismisan hosts

MANILA, Philippines — 1PWD party-list Rep. JD Castro said that his group will file a complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Machong Chismisan podcast hosts over their insensitive remarks directed towards people with disabilities (PWD). The five male hosts faced backlash after they made comments about Joshua “Josh” Aquino, the eldest son

Samar town shifts to 4-day workweek amid Super El Niño

Oct 15, 2026

Samar town shifts to 4-day workweek amid Super El Niño

TACLOBAN CITY — The municipal government of Pagsanghan, Samar, will adopt a four-day onsite workweek and work-from-home arrangements every Friday to conserve electricity and water amid the prevailing Super El Niño conditions. Under the new schedule, Mayor Sed Hendrix Tan said on Thursday that municipal offices will operate from Monday to Thursday, with working hours

VP Sara should file case if she thinks Gracioso is lying --Matibag

Oct 15, 2026

VP Sara should file case if she thinks Gracioso is lying --Matibag

National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag on Thursday said that Vice President Sara Duterte should file a case if she believes that dismissed policeman Rodulfo Gracioso Jr. is lying or that he is biased

EU open to creating ‘kill switch’ weapon to kick Chinese firms out of market

Oct 15, 2026

EU open to creating ‘kill switch’ weapon to kick Chinese firms out of market

Brussels is open to developing a powerful new trade weapon that could contain a kill switch that would quickly eject Chinese companies from the EU market, the bloc’s national leaders were told during a top level meeting in the Belgian capital on Thursday. There was broad support among the 27 members for such a tool, first laid out in a French-German joint paper last week, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen signalling that her trade team could get to work on developing it,...

Former Senate leader Koko Pimentel calls for respect for PWDs

Oct 15, 2026

Former Senate leader Koko Pimentel calls for respect for PWDs

MANILA, Philippines — Former Senate President Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Thursday appealed to the public, especially to content creators, to respect the dignity of persons with disabilities (PWDs). Pimentel made the pronouncement following a controversial episode of the now-terminated podcast “Machong Chismisan.” The podcast drew widespread criticisms after its hosts’ made derogatory remarks about

Palace: No talks on Sara Duterte replacement yet ‘out of respect’

Oct 15, 2026

Palace: No talks on Sara Duterte replacement yet ‘out of respect’

MANILA, Philippines —  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has yet to discuss a replacement for Vice President Sara Duterte in the event of her conviction in the impeachment trial, out of respect for her position, Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. There have been circulating reports that House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is poised

Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

Oct 15, 2026

Before ‘maleta,’ durabox used to haul alleged kickbacks, Sandiganbayan told

MANILA, Philippines — Prior to suitcases (maleta), the purported bagmen of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co used durable plastic boxes called “duraboxes” to haul cash intended for alleged kickbacks. This is what a witness at a Sandiganbayan Third Division hearing revealed on Thursday. Rodante Orbillo made this known when he took the witness stand

P3. 6-M ‘shabu’ seized from alleged Lanao Sur big-time drug peddler

Oct 15, 2026

P3. 6-M ‘shabu’ seized from alleged Lanao Sur big-time drug peddler

COTABATO CITY — In a span of less than a week, another alleged big-time drug peddler in Lanao del Sur was arrested, yielding P3.6 million worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Taraka town on Thursday, police said. In a statement, Brig. Gen. Christopher Abecia, Director for Police Regional Office-Bangsamoro Autonomous Region (PRO-BAR),

Palace: Marcos ‘trusts’ son Sandro’s decision on political party switch

Oct 15, 2026

Palace: Marcos ‘trusts’ son Sandro’s decision on political party switch

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. trusts his son, House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos, to make the right decision about his political affiliation, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Thursday. Castro was responding to reports that Rep. Marcos had joined Lakas-CMD, leaving Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP), the political party headed by

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.