Bello urges Comelec to penalize Bongbong, Sara for debate absences

Vice presidential candidate Walden Bello criticized the Commission on Elections (Comelec) during a debate for not imposing stronger penalties on candidates who skip debates.

Bello specifically called out Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte for not attending the debates, suggesting that Comelec should penalize them.

He argued that their absence is disrespectful to Filipinos and prevents voters from scrutinizing their records and programs.