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
[Rappler Recap] John Nery on candidates who need to improve debate performance
On candidates who needs to improve debate performance
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
.@jnery_newsstand: For SP Sotto, he needs to find a way to stand out…. Nakulangan ako eh. But I really think, for him to stand out, he needs to do something dramatic. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
[Rappler Recap] John Nery urges media networks to broadcast Comelec debates
.@jnery_newsstand urges media networks to broadcast Comelec debates. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
[Rappler Recap] John Nery: Constitutional amendment on designation of VP an important discussion
.@jnery_newsstand says the discussion on constitutional amendment to explicitly state the designation of the vice president is an important discussion. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
[Rappler Recap] John Nery: Pangilinan came prepared
On Senator Kiko Pangilinan's performance, @jnery_newsstand says VP bet came prepared.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
He was able to defend himself when Bello asked about Pangilinan's position regarding the rice tariffication law, Nery adds. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
[Rappler Recap] John Nery recalls David’s performance
.@jnery_newsstand says Rizalino David who said candidates must now unite behind unified tandems to defeat Marcos and Duterte. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
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.
[Rappler Recap] Who stood out tonight?
Who stood out tonight?
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
.@jnery_newsstand: We will definitely remember Walden Bello. This is the first debate in PH history where a candidate sang…. He was also very consistent in criticizing Duterte and Marcos.#RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
.@jnery_newsstand says Bello also held the Comelec into account regarding what seemed to be light punishments for the debate-averse UniTeam tandem. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
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.
[Rappler Recap] John Nery: Sotto hampered by Lacson-Sotto strategy
.@jnery_newsstand says Sotto is hampered by the Lacson-Sotto strategy, which is not looking to other candidates. #RapplerRecap https://t.co/o7XuksOfJW
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 20, 2022
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.