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The Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) has warned the public against the circulating fake news on social media regarding the Hibok-Hibok Volcano eruption.
The agency stated that those circulating claims are fake news and clarified that there has been no recorded activity from the volcano.
The volcano located on Camiguin Island remains under Alert Level 0. PHIVOLCS defines Alert Level 0 as a quiet state, and there is no foreseeable eruption.
The agency reminded the public to refrain from believing and sharing unverified information and to rely solely on official updates from their social media platforms and website.
A global online platform, Roblox, may face a potential ban if it fails to fulfill its commitment to the Philippine government to address safety concerns over Filipino children.
During a hearing of the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on April 14, 2026, Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) Executive Director Aboy Paraiso noted that the suspension of the platform ban is only temporary.
Paraiso emphasized that despite Roblox being a global entity, it has an obligation to recognize and comply with the Philippine laws designated to protect users, particularly children.
If Roblox fails to fulfill its commitment to the authority in identifying those involved in online crime through its platform, then the CICC considers that as a neglect of its commitment to the Philippine government.
“For example, we report something, they fail to take action, or we subpoena someone, and they fail to give us the credentials of that threat actor or criminal online using their platform, then that’s the failure of their commitment to the Philippine government,” Exec. Director Paraiso said at the hearing
With reports from Jed Nerecina
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) stated that it will not oppose the potential postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to transfer its funds for crisis response.
However, the decision will still depend on the Congress, according to COMELEC Chairman George Erwin Garcia. The commission clarified that they can offer suggestions to Congress, and they will respect its final decision.
“Yan ay isang absolute na diskresyon ng ating Kongreso. Hindi pupwedeng makialam si COMELEC. Maaari kaming magbigay ng suhestiyon, rekomendasyon, pero sa bandang huli sila po ang may desisyon,” Garcia said
[“That’s an absolute discretion of our Congress. The COMELEC cannot interfere. We may provide suggestions, recommendations, but ultimately, the decision is theirs.”]
Deputy Speaker and Bacolod City Representative Alfredo “Albee” Benitez recently proposed to temporarily postpone the BSKE and utilize the funds to support crisis response.
According to the commission, there are 19 billion pesos fund allocated for the BSKE; 3 billion of which has been utilized for the preparations. They also clarified that the remaining funds have not yet been released to them and are still under the Department of Budget and Management (DBM).
With reports from Dante Amento
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released the updated full list of 2.263 VAT-exempt medicines endorsed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The implementation of tax exemption is in accordance with Republic Act No. 10963 - TRAIN Law, and Republic Act No. 11534 - CREATE Act.
VAT-exempt medications include:
According to BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza, the move is part of the government's sustained efforts to reduce the cost of essential medicines for those suffering from chronic and critical illnesses.
“This issuance forms part of the government’s continuing efforts to help ease the cost of essential medicines, especially for Filipinos managing chronic and critical illnesses,” he said via online statement issued by the BIR
Wish 107.5 and KDR Music House have officially launched the latest installment of WishDate concert series, Rewrite. This performance marks the first showcase of the year and the 20th edition of storytelling and music on stage.
This story centers on a couple yearning for their past, and both wish to go back in time and fix what has already happened. Their second chance to meet each other paves the way for them to rewrite their story.
Starring Vivoree Esclito and Joao Constancia, with supporting acting performances by Lienel Navidad, Shaun Salvador, and veteran actress Susan Africa.
The narratives become more emotional through live music performances, featuring Over October, Aquila Packing, and Apo Hiking Society.
Over October, they performed ‘Ikot’ on stage, which also garnered over 600,000 views on their Wish Bus performance.
A solo artist and pianist, Aquila Packing brings her rendition of Alapaap, a classic OPM hit of Eraserheads.
Apo Hiking Society performs a nostalgic set of their timeless hits, including Panalangin (with more than 12 million views on Wish bus performance) and When I Met You (over 6.2 million views).
Panalangin
When I Met You
Going back to the narrative, here’s the question for you: Would you wish to go back in time and rewrite your own story?
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