Manila Bulletin
PFP lawyer accepts, then backs out from debate with Guanzon
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) general counsel George Briones has declined the challenge of Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner Rowena Guanzon to a televised debate.
Guanzon challenged Briones to a debate after the PFP called for her investigation and disbarment following her disclosure of voting to disqualify presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Marcos Jr. is the presidential bet of the PFP.
Guanzon, a law professor, initially dared any lawyer to debate her on the issue and questioned Briones's legal knowledge.
Briones had initially accepted the debate challenge but withdrew his acceptance upon learning that Guanzon was his fellow "Sigma Rho brod."
Guanzon also accused Briones of lacking respect after he called her an "incorrigible narcissist."
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