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Comelec changes format of final presidential, VP debates after muddle involving partner organizer
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has changed the format of the final presidential and vice presidential debates to a panel interview format, renamed "COMELEC-KBP Pilipinas Forum 2022", due to issues with the organizing partner, Impact Hub Manila.
The final debate was postponed because Impact Hub Manila failed to fulfill financial obligations to the venue, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila.
New dates for the debates conflicted with candidates' schedules.
The forum, now in partnership with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), will be aired from May 2 to 6.
Each candidate or team will be allotted one hour for a pre-taped interview, with Comelec having the final say in all aspects, including editing.
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