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

• Marcos Jr, Duterte keep leads in end-February 2022 Pulse Asia survey

A February 2022 Pulse Asia survey reveals that Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr maintains his lead over his closest rivals in the presidential race, with 60% among 2,400 respondents saying they would vote for him.

• Eastern Samar Governor Evardone backs Robredo for president

Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone and Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando officially endorse Vice President Leni Robredo for president Monday, March 14.

• New Comelec exec faces resignation call as DOJ controversy surfaces

Past controversies threaten the confirmation of the newest female commissioner of the Commission on Elections.

• American journalist killed in Ukraine, Kyiv region police chief says

Russian forces shoot and kill an American journalist and wound another in the town of Irpin, in Ukraine’s Kyiv region. 

• Red Velvet postpones concert as Irene, Joy, and Yeri test positive for COVID-19

SM Entertainment postpones Red Velvet’s upcoming concert as three of the group’s members test positive for COVID-19. – Rappler.com