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Comelec studying mandatory attendance at poll debates
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is studying the constitutionality of mandating candidate attendance at election debates.
Comelec Chairperson George Garcia clarified that attendance is not yet mandatory for candidates.
The Comelec itself will not be organizing debates, but independent organizers are required to invite all candidates.
Organizers must inform the Comelec of debate events and ensure they are issue-based.
Meanwhile, over a thousand individuals have been arrested for gun ban violations since the election period began, including civilians, military personnel, police, security guards, and foreign nationals.
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