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Bongbong skips KBP forum, attends another interview instead
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. again skipped the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) presidential forum, opting instead for a one-on-one interview with broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez.
This marks the second time Marcos Jr. has missed a significant forum, having previously declined invitations from Jessica Soho and GMA News.
Marcos Jr.'s spokesperson, Vic Rodriguez, stated that the interview with Sanchez was pre-arranged and part of Marcos Jr.'s busy schedule, while also noting they had declined the KBP invitation in January due to prior commitments.
The KBP forum proceeded with other candidates: Leody de Guzman, Panfilo Lacson, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, and Leni Robredo.
Political analysts have criticized Marcos Jr.'s repeated absences as a disservice to voters who are unable to compare candidates' platforms and demeanor.
Following the announcement of his absence from the KBP forum, netizens criticized Marcos Jr. online, with hashtags like #BaBackoutMuli and #MarcosDuwagTalaga trending.
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