WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) organized two debates, ahead of the May 9 polls, to help the public scrutinize candidates running for the vice presidency.
Both taking place at Sofitel Philippine Plaza, the first vice-presidential debate is scheduled on March 20, while the other is set to be held on April 23. Seven out of nine vice-presidential bets have confirmed their attendance as of March 13.
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LATEST UPDATES
Rizalito David says gov’t should listen to scientific community
During the Comelec debate, VP candidate Rizalito David says the govt should have listened to the scientific and medical community regarding pandemic response to avoid ballooning debt and loans.
Bello: Duterte government’s pandemic response is dismal
Professor and vice presidential bet Walden Bello says the pandemic response of the Duterte government should not have had a militaristic approach. He slams the IATF and the Pharmally scandal.
Serapio wants to push for research & devt to respond to COVID-19
VP candidate Carlos Serapio says that the Duterte administration “has done its best” in order to address the COVID-19 pandemic. But if elected as vice president, he seeks to prioritize more research & development for pandemic response.
