Manila Bulletin
Pangilinan hits debate absentee bets in Mindoro sortie
Vice presidential candidate Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan stated that candidates who avoid debates and forums are disrespecting voters and cannot be trusted.
Pangilinan likened candidates to suitors seeking voters' approval, emphasizing the need for them to present themselves directly to the electorate.
He questioned whether a suitor who fails to appear before a parent would be given attention or time, suggesting such behavior implies hidden motives.
The senator's remarks drew agreement from the audience in Oriental Mindoro, reinforcing his point about accountability and transparency in the electoral process.
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