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PH stars on final presidential debate in Pangasinan

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PH stars on final presidential debate in Pangasinan
Saab Magalona, Aiza Seguerra, Liza Diño-Seguerra, KathNiel, and more speak up about their candidates and their opinions on the debate

MANILA, Philippines – The 3rd and final presidential debate organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with media partner ABS-CBN was held on Sunday, April 24. Many Philippine stars and personalities tuned in to comment about the event on social media. (READ: Pangasinan presidential debate: The Rappler coverage)

The debate was held at the Phinma University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City and all 5 presidential candidates were in attendance: Jejomar Binay, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Rodrigo Duterte, Grace Poe, and Manuel Roxas II.

The candidates discussed issues such as Metro traffic and public transport, job security, health, foreign policy, basic public education, concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and peace for Mindanaoans in conflict areas. As influential public figures, entertainment personalities weighed in on the goings-on at the debate, and expressed their thoughts on social media.

Prior to the debate, Saab Magalona encouraged her followers to watch the debate, and expressed her hope that the candidates would talk more about their platforms rather than make statements that have nothing to do with being president.


 


 

Saab also commented on the debates as it was happening.


 


 

Singer Christian Bautista asked his followers for their opinions about the debate. 


 

Juan Miguel Severo, actor and spoken word artist, said that this is Roxas’ “best debate performance yet,” but clarified that he doesn’t support Roxas.


 


 

Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, who followed and commented on the past debates as well, had this to say:


 


 


 


 

 

Popular “hugot” director Antoinette Jadaone had this to say during the debate:


 


 


 

Social media star Kimpoy Feliciano also commented on the debate before it began, saying he was excited to see Santiago’s return to the debates.


 


 

During the debate, he gave comments on what the candidates said.


 


 


 


 

Tim Yap joined the discussion on Twitter. 


 


 

Internet personality Bogart the Explorer reminded his followers about the debate and said, “Be informed. Care about issues not only personalities. What issues matter to you?”



TV and radio personality KC Montero had this to say about the debate as it started:


 

Liza Diño-Seguerra and Aiza Seguerra attended the debate, to show their support for Duterte.





On Facebook, Liza said she was skipped the awards night of the Sinag Maynia Film Festival in order to attend the debate.

She wrote: “Ito pala yung ibig sabihin ng ‘bayan muna.’ You’re willing to set aside your personal stuff for a bigger purpose. Napaka-crucial ng araw na ito di lamang para sa amin kundi sa sambayanang Pilipino at gusto naming ipakita ang suporta namin kay Digong [Duterte].”

(This is what it means to say ‘country first.’ You’re willing to set aside your personal stuff for a bigger purpose. This day is very crucual – not only for us – but for all the Filipinos, and we want to show our support for Digong [Duterte.])

 

 

Young stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were at the debate, too. They are known endorsers of Roxas.


 


 


 


 


 


 

Rufa Mae Quinto, who also supports Roxas, posted videos of her watching the debate on TV.

I love you Mar .. I am Rufa Mar este RUFA MAE QUINTO KAY ROXAS KAMI

A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on


 

I’m for continuity . Let’s not gamble our future KAY ROXAS KAMI

A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on


 

Salamat .. KAYO ROXAS KAMI

A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on


 

Couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco posted a photo to show their support for Roxas.

KAY ROXAS PO KAMI#MarRoxasForPRESIDENT2016 #RoRo #STOPTHEHATE #LoveONEanother

A photo posted by PRINSEPE AT PRINSESA NG MASA(@mrandmrsfrancisco) on


 

Dingdong Dantes, who supports Roxas’ running mate Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo, sent out a message to his followers before the debate started, saying that they should vote wisely and from the heart – for the future of the country’s youth.


 


 


 

– Rappler.com

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