Manila Bulletin
Change in Comelec's debate format 'unfortunate' — Palace
Malacañang described the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to cancel the presidential and vice presidential debates as "unfortunate," emphasizing the importance of debates in helping voters assess potential leaders.
Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar stated that while the debates are no longer pushing through, the Comelec's alternative plan to hold a panel interview is a welcome development.
Andanar highlighted that the panel interview, in collaboration with the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, will provide candidates a platform to articulate their intentions and agendas to the Filipino electorate.
He stressed the critical need for disseminating political information to the public through any available platform to foster a more informed and engaged citizenry for the upcoming May 9 elections.
The Comelec announced on Monday that instead of town hall debates, a panel interview for presidential and vice presidential candidates will be conducted from May 2 to 6.
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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.
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