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

• Former DepEd chiefs, staff endorse Leni-Kiko candidacy

Former secretaries and staff of the education department express support for the tandem of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan for the May elections.

• With Marcos DQ saga not over, Comelec vows to expedite rulings on ‘major cases’

The Comelec vows on Thursday, March 17, to expedite pending petitions, including the high-profile case seeking to block Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s candidacy. 

• Election tweets of Marcos, Robredo supporters show political polarization – study

Election-related chatter of Leni Robredo and Bongbong Marcos supporters on Twitter shows political polarization that facilitates the spread of fake news and disinformation, according to a #FactsFirstPH study.

• As possible Marcos presidency looms, Muslim Senate bet says: Remember Jabidah massacre

Muslim senatorial candidate Samira Gutoc appeals to Filipino voters to remember the Jabidah massacre in Corregidor, as a possible Marcos return to power looms.

• Tom Hiddleston is engaged to Zawe Ashton; Kit Thompson arrested for alleged abuse

Tom Hiddleston is engaged to girlfriend and playwright Zawe Ashton after three years of dating. Meanwhile, ex-PBB housemate Kit Thompson is arrested over allegedly detaining and hurting his girlfriend. – Rappler.com