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Comelec’s debate contractor says debt fiasco with Sofitel a misunderstanding
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) postponed its final presidential and vice-presidential debates due to a P14.095 million unpaid debt owed by its contractor, Impact Hub Manila, to the debate venue, Sofitel Garden Plaza.
Sofitel had threatened to withdraw its services if the outstanding balance was not settled, leading to the rescheduling of the debates from April 23-24 to April 30-May 1.
Comelec Commissioner Rey Bulay has ordered several high-ranking officials to explain the situation by April 25.
Impact Hub Manila has since stated that the issue with Sofitel was due to 'misunderstandings' and 'miscommunication', without directly addressing allegations of bounced checks.
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