"Palusot (Lame excuse)." Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) presidential candidate Leodegario "Ka Leody" de Guzman gave this one-word reaction Wednesday morning, Feb. 9 after learning the supposed reason why fellow aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. hasn't been attending presidential forums....
Presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is not keen on attending presidential interviews or forums that will only engage the participants in a "debate". Since the public is comparing "presidentiables" to job applicants, there is no way for them to debate with the management, said...
If you don’t know about something, read. If you don’t understand what you read, ask. If you are asking, listen. And if you listened, but still can’t absorb the idea, don’t even try debating about it. These were the honest, straightforward tips Partido Reporma chairman and standard-bearer...
Instead of this month, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said the first round of debates for presidential and vice presidential bets may be held in March. Comelec/MB "It will push through although we may have a slight delay for the first round of our debates," Comelec - Education and...
PPCRV As the day of casting of votes nears, the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) has appealed to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to conduct more debates to help educate the public about candidates' views and stands on various issues affecting Filipinos, and for them to...
Although not mandatory, skipping the Commission on Elections (Comelec) organized debates may not be a good idea for candidates for president and vice president in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB This as the poll body is planning to keep their podiums empty during the debate. "If a candidate refuses...
Presidential candidates should attend debates and address various issues against them, particularly the Tallano gold myth that’s allegedly the source of the Marcos family’s wealth, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said on Thursday, Jan. 20. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP...
The spokesman of Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Jan. 18, dared her rivals to attend the presidential debates to be organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to give voters a chance to get to know the candidates better. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Robredo’s spokesman...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) said participation in electoral debates is not mandatory. Comelec/MB "Under the law, participation in the debate is not mandatory. We have no choice. We cannot force them to join the debates," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a television interview on...
Two senior administration lawmakers rejected on Thursday, Nov. 4 the calls made by their Lower House colleagues to lift restrictions on face-to-face presence in plenary proceedings starting Monday, the resumption of regular sessions. Empty Lower House plenary hall Deputy Speaker and Cagayan de Oro...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is eyeing to hold six debates in the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said they are planning to hold three debates both for president and vice president. "We are looking to have essentially six debates: three for president and three...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is planning to hold an online presidential debate for the May 2022 polls. Comelec/MB "Yes, we're working on debates and, yes, they will be online," Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said in a television interview on Oct. 25. "Unfortunately, we would probably...
