HIGHLIGHTS: Presidential and vice-presidential debates by CNN Philippines

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Nearly all presidential and vice-presidential candidates are set to square off during CNN Philippines’ debates from 5 to 7 pm on Saturday, February 26 (for vice-presidential bets) and Sunday, February 27 (for presidential bets).

Nine presidential candidates and seven vice-presidential bets have confirmed their attendance as of February 18, CNN Philippines said. Hosted by CNN Philippines anchors, the debates are slated to take place at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, live and in person.

Scroll down this page for live updates, context, analyses, and fact checks from Rappler as the debates unfold. Further down the page, click “load more.”

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Feb 27, 2022 11:34 PM PHT

Robredo roasts debate absentee Marcos: A leader shows up in the most difficult times

Mara Cepeda

Asked about the importance of debates, Robredo said it’s not only an opportunity for candidates to present their platforms, it’s also chance for Filipinos to see the true character of the people applying to be their next president.

And when a candidate does not show up, it’s a failure in leadership, she said.

“‘Yung number one ingredient din ng leadership, aside from character, is you show up in the most difficult times. ‘Pag hindi ka mag-show up in the most difficult times, hindi ka lider,” said Robredo.

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Feb 27, 2022 10:04 PM PHT

[In The Running] Lacson hampered by debate format

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.@indayevarona: Nahirapan man siya sa format, napakita niya gaano siya kaayos sa fiscal matters. We'll give him that.

.@lianbuan says Lacson is a 'consistent, strong fora performer. He knows what he's talking about.' #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 10:00 PM PHT

[In The Running] On Moreno’s performance

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His campaign team delineates the strategy in campaign sorties and debates, observes @piaranada. In sorties, Moreno is more critical of other political camps. #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

.@piaranada says Isko Moreno's Russia-Ukraine neutrality calls to mind President Rodrigo Duterte's admiration for Vladimir Putin. #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTy0mw
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 9:59 PM PHT

[In The Running] If Bongbong Marcos was here…

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.@lianbuan: "If Bongbong Marcos was here, he would have the opportunity to expound [on his labor agenda]."

Marcos Jr. had said he will talk to company owners who are his 'friends.' CONTEXT: https://t.co/bYuikWWFJE
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 9:55 PM PHT

Cyberattack hits CNN Philippines on day of presidential debate

Jodesz Gavilan

The website of news outlet CNN Philippines was targeted by a cyberattack as it hosted a presidential debate for the 2022 elections on Sunday night, February 27.

In an advisory posted on its social media channels at around 7:30 pm, CNN Philippines said its website became inaccessible during the debate due to a a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack.

[In The Running] Montemayor ‘couldn’t even get his facts right’

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Was Montemayor copying Walden Bello's disruptor style in the debate? @indayevarona says, "He couldn't even get his facts right!" #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 9:53 PM PHT

[In The Running] On De Guzman’s performance

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.@jnery_newsstand says candidates must also 'do the work themselves' and point out Marcos Jr's absence: "Ka Leody was the first one to say something indirectly about Marcos Jr.'s absence." #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Was Montemayor copying Walden Bello's disruptor style in the debate? @indayevarona says, "He couldn't even get his facts right!" #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

RELATED STORY: De Guzman hit two birds with one stone by comparing Montemayor to Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/DXyGm6dWw9
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 9:50 PM PHT

[In The Running] On candidates’ plans for economy

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.@indayevarona says it's okay that presidential candidates did not give specific names for their economic teams, but 'definitely dapat nag-latag sila anong model ng economic managers nila kasi diyan makikita ang prayoridad nila.' #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

Feb 27, 2022 9:48 PM PHT

[In The Running] On Pacquiao’s performance

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.@jnery_newsstand: "I actually thought Manny did better than Isko. Both can be described as following populist tendencies."

Nery says while Pacquiao gave generic answers, Isko was 'just playing safe, you can visualize the fence he is sitting on.' https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022

.@reyaika observes that in the CNN Debate, Pacquiao was gleaning more on his experiences.

Rey thinks this is a strategy Pacquiao's team is taking as an answer to those who are questioning his lack of experience. #PHVote #WeDecide

WATCH: https://t.co/iy8vNTgoXW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 28, 2022