HIGHLIGHTS: Comelec’s PiliPinas Debates for presidential candidates

Presidential bet Senator Manny Pacquiao says being a democratic country and having electoral processes justifies the presence of political dynasties in the government. He says those that abuse power and politicians who do not obey the laws are the problem.

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Isko Moreno offered two ways to ensure clean and sufficient water supply in the country: watershed protection and support from corporations.

“[I] will make this watershed protected, if we can rebuild and make it better, for efficient use of it, in two-pronged again, you have water for irrigation, and you have water for energy source, then I will invest in that,” he said.

“Ito naman ay ‘yung ating mga existing cooperative, o whether pag-aari ng malalaking korporasyon, we will ask them to invest and access, para maka-access ‘yung bahay ng clean, potable water,” he added. (As for our existing cooperatives or those owned by big corporations, we will ask them to invest and access, so that households may also have access to clean, potable water.)

If they don’t invest, Moreno said, “Maybe I’ll review their contracts.”

Mangondato used his time for his closing statement to address a supposed viral video of him agreeing on same-sex marriage:

Sa aking mga kapatid diyan sa Mindanao… hindi po totoo na ako ay sumasang-ayon po diyan.#PHVote #WeDecide @rapplerdotcom

— Lance Arevada (@lncrvda) April 3, 2022

Abella delivers his closing statement: “If we make the right decisions, we can have a nation that is worthy of Filipinos and Filipinos worthy of our nation.”#PHVote #WeDecide @rapplerdotcom

— Josette (@josettesaguiped) April 3, 2022

Abella: Naniniwala po ako na ang Pilipinas ay may tawag at tadhana, na ang kahirapan po ay hindi swerte o tadhana… ‘Pag nagkaisa tayo, pwede po mabago ang bayan. Pwede po tayo magkaroon ng Pilipinas na makatarungan, mapayapa, at masaya.#PHVote #WeDecide @rapplerdotcom

— Josette (@josettesaguiped) April 3, 2022

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Robredo’s closing statement: Ang tunay na lakas hindi nanggagaling sa pera o makinarya kundi sa pagkakaisa ng taongbayan. Nasaksihan ko ito sa ating mga kababayan na nagbabanat ng buto para makamtam ang mga pangarap nila #PHVote

— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 3, 2022

Robredo: Ngayon nasasaksihan ko ito sa kampanya, sa mga umaattend ng rallies kahit pinagbabawalan, sa mga gumasatos ng sariling pera, sa mga kumakatok sa pintuan para ayain yung ibang sumama #PHVote

— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 3, 2022

Robredo: Ang dahilan ng lahat ng ito ay pag-asa. Pag-asa yung tumutulak sa atin na mangarap, na sa dulo ng kadiliman ay may kaliwanagan. #PHVote

— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 3, 2022

Strong final words from Robredo: Pag-asa ang nagtutulak sa atin para makita natin na ngayon, lumiliwanag na, ngayon liliwanag pa. At sa ngayong darating na halalan, ang tatanglaw sa buong bayan, ilaw ng tahanan.

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— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 3, 2022

Rebutting to a question on political parties, presidential bet Manila Mayor Isko Moreno opts to adopt a two-party system. He suggests 17 regions be represented by two senators each and says tandem voting for president-vice president should be observed as well.

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For his closing statement, Gonzales reminds viewers that change can’t be rushed. He says Filipinos should still fight for the change they want for the Philippines, even after the elections. #PHVote#WeDecide

— Tisa Nacional (@tisa_nacional) April 3, 2022

Gonzales to supporters: Kahit tayo matalo, kakailanganin natin, basta makita lang kung gaano na kadami at kalakas ang nagsusulong ng tunay na pagbabago sa bayan natin.#PHVote #WeDecide

— Tisa Nacional (@tisa_nacional) April 3, 2022

In his closing statement, Mangondato observes the economy's weak state due to what he has repeatedly said about the "old system" of politics.

He reiterated his call for a federal form of government to provide Filipinos a better living.#PHVote #WeDecide @rapplerdotcom

— Lance Arevada (@lncrvda) April 3, 2022

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For his closing statement, Pacquiao again says that being poor is not a concept for him, he experienced it.

“Sinubukan na natin ang diploma ng Havard, Boston, Georgetown o Oxford, hiling ko sainyong lahat, subukan naman natin ang University of Makati at PH Christian University.”

— Aika Rey (@reyaika) April 3, 2022

Pacquiao: Makita ninyo kung paano ko ipakulong lahat ng mga kawatan diyan at paano bigyan ng opportunity ang bawat Pilipino lalo na ang mga pamilya na walang sariling tahanan at hanapbuhay.

— Aika Rey (@reyaika) April 3, 2022

On #PHVotePacquiao closing statement he reiterates that poverty for him is a reality. He touts his own degrees, and reminds his promise to jail corrupt officials and provide Filipinos with more opportunities. #WeDecide#PiliPinasDebates2022 #PHVote@rapplerdotcom

— Renzo Arceta (@Renzo_Arceta) April 3, 2022