Manila Bulletin
Marcos camp wrote Comelec 'to know format' of its debate
The camp of presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is awaiting a response from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) regarding their request to discuss the format of the upcoming presidential debate.
Benhur Abalos, Marcos Jr.'s national campaign manager, confirmed that the Comelec has not yet replied to their letter.
Abalos stated that he was instructed by Marcos Jr. to coordinate with other presidential candidates and the Comelec to discuss the debate format, similar to practices in other countries like the United States.
The presidential debate is scheduled to take place on March 19 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
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