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Comelec spox calls on presidential, VP aspirants to participate in debates
Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez urged presidential and vice presidential candidates for Eleksyon 2022 to commit to participating in the Comelec debates scheduled to begin next month.
Jimenez's statement came after presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. refused to join "The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews."
Although the law does not mandate candidates to join debates, Jimenez highlighted the significant exposure such forums offer.
The Comelec plans to hold one debate per month for presidential and vice presidential candidates from February to April.
Memoranda of understanding (MOU) will be signed with candidates to establish the rules for the debates, with the campaign period for national candidates commencing on February 8.
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