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Comelec won’t turn away last-minute debate participants
Nine out of ten presidential candidates have confirmed their participation in the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-sponsored debates.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s camp confirmed his non-participation in the Comelec debates.
Marcos' spokesperson, Attorney Vic Rodriguez, stated that Marcos would honor his commitment to his supporters to be with them on the field on March 19.
Rodriguez added that Marcos' camp will continue with their preferred mode of direct communication with the people.
Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez stated that the Comelec will wait for Marcos and his tandem Sara Duterte to make a final decision on their attendance.
Jimenez added that if Marcos and Duterte arrive on the day of the debate, they will not be turned away.
The first presidential debate is scheduled for March 19, with a vice presidential debate on March 20 and another presidential debate on April 3.
These debates will address pressing national issues, and Filipinos can submit questions via Twitter using the hashtag #AskPilipinasDebates.
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