2022 PH Elections - Voices

#PHVote Hot Takes: Commentaries, analyses on the 2022 Philippine elections

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#PHVote Hot Takes: Commentaries, analyses on the 2022 Philippine elections

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

During election season in the Philippines, opinions are a dime a dozen. Everyone has something to say – from which president-vice president tandem makes the most sense, to what floundering political parties should do to survive. And as we inch closer to that fateful day in May 2022, the debates are sure to get louder. 

On Rappler’s #PHVote Hot Takes, Rappler’s editors and reporters cut through the chatter with quick and nuanced analyses as events unfold in real time. Tried and tested in election coverages, they can offer valuable context and tidbits you won’t find on your social media feeds – so you can make more informed decisions before heading to the polls. 

Bookmark and refresh this page for searing opinions, fiery exchanges, and burning questions.

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