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No backing out: Bongbong ready for 'hostile questions' at SMNI debate
Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that he will commit to presidential forums and debates only if his schedule permits.
Marcos has been criticized for his absence in The Jessica Soho's Presidential Interviews and the forum organized by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP).
He also declined to join the presidential debates organized by CNN Philippines scheduled on February 27, a decision mirrored by his running mate, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.
Marcos' spokesperson Atty. Vic Rodriguez previously mentioned they are not inclined to join if the forum would just pit candidates against each other.
However, Marcos confirmed his attendance to the presidential debates hosted by Pastor Apollo Quiboloy's Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) scheduled on Tuesday night, February 15, stating "My word is my bond."
He added that he would honor his commitment regardless of who invited him or how hostile the questions might be.
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