Comelec releases topics for town hall debates this weekend

By Ferdinand Patinio | Philippine News Agency

 

MANILA – Electoral reforms and education are among the topics to be discussed at the presidential town hall debates to be held on April 24 in Pasay City, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced on Wednesday.

According to Comelec Commissioner George Garcia, the event which will start at 7:00 p.m. at the Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent, Pasay City, is the last presidential event by the poll body for this year’s elections.

Other topics include economics and infrastructure with emphasis on the digital frontier.

In the two previous presidential debates, the aspirants who were present were former presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella, labor leader Leody de Guzman, Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso, former national security adviser Norberto Gonzales, Senator Panfilo Lacson, businessman Faisal Mangudato, Dr. Jose Montemayor Jr., Senator Emmanuel Pacquiao, and Vice President Leni Robredo.

Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. was absent in both events held last March 19 and April 3 at Sofitel Hotel Tent in Pasay City.

As for the last vice-presidential town hall debate by the poll body to be held on April 23, Garcia said the discussions will be on social sector issues (underpinning the plight of the vulnerable sectors (Indigenous People, Person With Disability), work force, farmers, overseas Filipino workers, LGBTQ, Women, etc.).

The attendees in the first VP debates held last March 20 were Walden Bello, Manny SD Lopez, Willie Ong, Kiko Pangilinan, Carlos Serapio, and Tito Sotto.

Another VP bet, Lito Atienza, has declined to attend the debate due to medical reasons while Sara Duterte was also absent at the said event. (PNA

– ag 

 

 

Popular

PBBM orders free train rides for commuters as Labor Day tribute

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet In recognition of the workers’ dedication and sacrifices towards contributing to the economic progress and growth of the nation, President Ferdinand...

PBBM rallies new cops: Let the people feel presence of law

By Brian Campued “Let our people feel your presence, feel the presence of the law enforcers, feel the presence of the law.” Such was the reminder...

‘Bente Bigas Mo’: P20/kg rice in Kadiwa stores starting May 2 — D.A.

By Brian Campued In pursuance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of making affordable rice accessible to more Filipinos across the country, the Department...

PBBM extends condolences, solidarity over tragic Lapu-Lapu Day Incident in Vancouver, Canada

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Lapu-Lapu Day is a celebration held on the 27th of April in honor of the Visayan chieftain who defeated Spanish forces...