DENR urges golf courses to save water amid El Niño

Inquirer.net - Oct 6, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is planning to issue a directive urging golf courses in Metro Manila to use recycled water, among other conservation measures, to help mitigate the effects of El Niño. Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna made the statement during a Palace press briefing on

Read full article

MORE NEWS

Mixed Human Feelings After a Day at a Park Full of Robots

Oct 6, 2026

Mixed Human Feelings After a Day at a Park Full of Robots

I went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics.

Tesda: 230,000 scholarship slots may be cut in 2027 due to budget slash

Oct 6, 2026

Tesda: 230,000 scholarship slots may be cut in 2027 due to budget slash

ILIGAN CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) warned that some 230,000 scholarship slots will not be available next year due to a cut in the agency’s proposed 2027 budget. Tesda Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Benitez said the 2027 National Expenditure Program (NEP), which the Office of the President submitted to Congress, provided

Uswag Ilonggo Rep. Jojo Ang pleads not guilty in graft case

Oct 6, 2026

Uswag Ilonggo Rep. Jojo Ang pleads not guilty in graft case

MANILA, Philippines—Uswag Ilonggo Rep. James “Jojo” Ang Jr. on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in one of his graft cases before the Sandiganbayan Second Division. The lawmaker, who personally pleaded during the arraignment and pretrial proceedings, is accused of violating Section 3(h) of Republic Act No. 3019, or the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act. The provision prohibits

Unemployed man caught in Pangasinan drug bust

Oct 6, 2026

Unemployed man caught in Pangasinan drug bust

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan – An unemployed 38-year-old man was arrested in the Pangasinan city of San Carlos on early Tuesday morning (Oct. 6) for allegedly selling and possessing 36.3 grams of suspected shabu worth P246,840 in a police buy-bust operation. Police said four heat-sealed sachets containing the suspected shabu were seized from the suspect,

Karapatan hits suspension of 4 UST activists over PAF exhibit incident

Oct 6, 2026

Karapatan hits suspension of 4 UST activists over PAF exhibit incident

MANILA, Philippines—Human rights group Karapatan criticized the University of Santo Tomas (UST) for suspending four student activists who staged a campus protest against the Philippine Air Force (PAF), calling the action a violation of their rights to free expression and peaceful assembly. The students—Raven Racelis, Ralph Manuel, Mecaella Capallar, and Dex Frogoso—were suspended for four

Seaman dies after being hit by bus compartment door in Quezon

Oct 6, 2026

Seaman dies after being hit by bus compartment door in Quezon

LUCENA CITY — A seaman died after he was hit by the compartment door of a passenger bus while jogging along a roadside in Guinayangan town, Quezon, on Oct. 5, police said. In a report dated Oct. 6, Quezon police said the victim was jogging along the provincial road in Barangay Gapas at about 5:45

AMLC exec stumped by gap in Sara Duterte SALN vs bank records

Oct 6, 2026

AMLC exec stumped by gap in Sara Duterte SALN vs bank records

MANILA, Philippines — Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) Secretariat Executive Director Ronel Buenaventura admitted on Tuesday that he could not explain the gap between Vice President Sara Duterte’s declared net worth and reported financial transactions involving her and husband Manases Carpio. Raising the “absurd possibility” of adding Duterte’s statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) from

Prosecution hits ‘trial and error’ in Zaldy Co case

Oct 6, 2026

Prosecution hits ‘trial and error’ in Zaldy Co case

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution on Tuesday slammed the defense counsel of one of former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s co-accused in a malversation case for what it deemed “trial and error” regarding their final witness, a remark the lawyer took exception to. Ultimately, the Sandiganbayan Sixth Division allowed the presentation of Jose Sumangil from

Barbers hits defense’ ‘veiled threats’ despite ruling: Not doing homework

Oct 6, 2026

Barbers hits defense’ ‘veiled threats’ despite ruling: Not doing homework

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has accused Vice President Sara Duterte’s lawyers of issuing veiled threats about possible criminal liability for disclosing Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) reports. This alleged action happens even when the impeachment court had already ruled on the matter. Barbers, the spokesperson for the prosecution panel, made his

Torre extends leave for another week, to return Oct. 16 – Artes

Oct 6, 2026

Torre extends leave for another week, to return Oct. 16 – Artes

MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III has extended his leave for another week and is now expected to return to the agency on Oct. 16, MMDA Chair Atty. Don Artes said Tuesday. Torre was initially expected to return on Oct. 8 but extended his leave to attend to

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

Oct 6, 2026

In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers

China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.

Widow of Kidapawan radioman welcomes guilty verdict for killers

Oct 6, 2026

Widow of Kidapawan radioman welcomes guilty verdict for killers

COTABATO CITY  – The widow of slain Kidapawan radio journalist Eduardo “Ed” Dizon lauded a Quezon City court for the guilty verdict rendered on Tuesday against two men accused of murdering him in 2019. “Justice is served.  I thank all friends of Ed Dizon, thank you for your prayers, and to DXND people,” Madonna Dizon, wife

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.