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

• Robredo red-tagged in streamers on eve of Leyte visit

At least 50 streamers red-tagging presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo are placed on trees and posts around the Government Center in Palo, Leyte on Monday morning, March 28. 

• Villars’ Nacionalista Party formally endorses Marcos-Duterte

The Villars’ Nacionalista Party formally endorses presidential bet Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his running mate Sara Duterte.

• Lack of accountability paves way for more killings in Duterte drug war – Amnesty

Amnesty International says the lack of accountability is paving the way for more unlawful killings and other human rights violations under the Philippine government’s anti-drug campaign.

• BTS’ Jungkook tests positive for COVID-19 in Las Vegas

BTS member Jungkook tests positive for COVID-19 on Monday, March 28. BIGHIT MUSIC announces in a statement that upon arriving in the United States, Jungkook experienced a slight throat discomfort prompting him to take a PCR test. 

• Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock for slap, academy weighs action

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock, a day after slapping the comedian at the Oscars ceremony which overshadowed the industry’s top awards. – Rappler.com