Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Finally, Gem-Ver fishermen to receive P6-M compensation

The 22 Filipino fishermen and owners of Philippine fishing boat Gem-Ver will finally receive compensation from the operator of the Chinese vessel that rammed, sunk, and abandoned the men in the West Philippine Sea in June 2019. 

• ABS-CBN franchise killer Rodante Marcoleta withdraws from senatorial race

The Comelec confirms that House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta, one of the key figures who pushed for the non-renewal of ABS-CBN’s franchise, backed out from the senatorial race, citing his poor survey numbers.

• DOH urges public to get COVID-19 booster shot amid Omicron BA.2.12 threat

The health department urges the public to get their COVID-19 booster shot following the detection of the Philippines’ first Omicron BA.2.12 case.

• Investors fret over potential Musk U-turn in $44-B Twitter buyout

Investors speculating over whether Elon Musk will complete his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter Inc sends the company’s shares on Wednesday, April 27, to their lowest since the deal was announced two days ago.

• Andrew Garfield to take break from acting

The Amazing Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield announces he’ll be taking a break from acting for the meantime. – Rappler.com