Rappler's latest stories on 2016 Philippine election debates
Marcos, Escudero, Honasan, 2 Senate bets 'anti-health'
Health advocacy groups that lobbied for the passage of the sin tax law warn against top leaders who chose to favor the vested interests of a few over protecting public interest

In 3rd debate, Binay wooed core voters, not the undecided – analysts
Vice President Jejomar Binay seems more comfortable in the debate in Pangasinan but is this enough to sway undecided voters?

Grace Poe's debate performance 'good' but 'still lacking' – analysts
The presidential candidate s statements during the 3rd presidential debate in Pangasinan hardly give new information about her or her platforms

Miriam's last debate will win her ‘principled’ votes – analyst
Senator Miriam Santiago is lauded for giving well founded answers in the issue of the Philippines territorial dispute with China

3rd presidential debate a 'teleserye' for voters
Some voters wish the presidential bets were more straightforward with their answers

Duterte in 3rd presidential debate: More serious, cautious
The Davao City mayor remains consistent in his messaging offering leadership without details and his authenticity

Batman fail, wrong Reyes, and other #PiliPinasDebates2016 memes
Rely on Filipino netizens to beat the political heat and refresh our social media feeds with some humor

Despite pauses in debate, Miriam still 'strong' bet among youth
Youth voters from Laguna admire Miriam Defensor Santiago s performance during the final presidential debate

WATCH: Presidential bets square off at 3rd and final debate
How did the candidates fare in the final round?

More political ads in 3rd presidential debate of ABS-CBN
But all TV ads – including campaign ads – take only 22 6 of the 3 1 2 hour debate broadcast

Virtual battlefield: How bets fared in final debate
UPDATED Even before the final presidential debate in Dagupan on April 24 the war was already in full swing Let s take a look

Santiago dismisses 'black propaganda': I will never quit
Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago brushes aside speculations about her health and declares she will stay in the race

Duterte sweeps Rappler online polls for 3rd presidential debate
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte again emerges as the choice of most social media users who voted on Rappler s online polls

Presidential bets on Mindanao: Peace talks, dev't programs critical
Mar Roxas and Rodrigo Duterte agree that the Bangsamoro Basic Law must be passed Three out of 5 candidates mention anti poverty programs are critical to peace in Mindanao

Last debate an improvement, but still lacking – experts, advocates
Did the presidential bets deliver in their last chance to woo voters?

Roxas dares Duterte to back out of presidential race if...
The administration bet says if he can present a list of PhilHealth beneficiaries from Davao City the mayor who s denying it should quit the race

'Face-off,' 'fast talk' rounds: Poe, Roxas are editors' picks
Rappler editors name Poe the winner of the face off round and Roxas the winner of the fast talk round

Legalize medical marijuana? 'No, but let's talk' – Santiago
Santiago who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in 2014 says she has never thought of using medical marijuana

Presidential bets promise OFWs: Better economy to keep you home
The candidates promises to the sector include the creation of Department of OFWs a state initiated pension plan and a portable health card

Roxas delivers best closing statement – Rappler editors
Struggling in the surveys the administration candidate makes an emotional appeal to rally to his cause

Who won 3rd presidential debate? Duterte again netizens' choice
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wins the final PiliPinas 2016 presidential debate in Pangasinan according to netizens who voted on the Rappler poll

Presidential bets on allowing Arroyo house arrest, Marcos burial, mining
Yes no why: candidates explain their position on controversial issues at the 3rd presidential debate in Pangasinan

Miriam Santiago wants referendum on hero's burial for Marcos
Mar Roxas is asked if he would give a Cabinet position to Bongbong Marcos if the latter wins as vice president

PH stars on final presidential debate in Pangasinan
Saab Magalona Aiza Seguerra Liza Diño Seguerra KathNiel and more speak up about their candidates and their opinions on the debate

Face-off round: Duterte wins netizens' vote in 3rd presidential debate
Survey front runner Rodrigo Duterte again wins the netizens vote in the face off portion of the 3rd presidential debate in Pangasinan

No to 'endo' or contractual labor – presidential bets
All 5 presidential bets explain how they will out an end to contractual labor saying it is illegal

Binay to give Cabinet posts to ex-Arroyo officials
Vice President Jejomar Binay also says his administration will not block former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo s bid for house arrest

Poe to Duterte: What will happen to women in your presidency?
Duterte responds by listing down pro women programs in Davao City where he has served as mayor for 23 years

3rd presidential debate round on sectoral issues: Poe is editors' pick
We recap the various issues tackled in the rounds addressing issues critical to many Filipinos including traffic employment healthcare and territorial disputes

Duterte proposes OFW department
The presidential bet also proposes to establish a system of banks through which OFWs could channel their remittances

Netizens vote: Duterte takes round 1 of 3rd presidential debate
The popular Davao City mayor is voted by netizens as the winner of the first part of the 3rd and last presidential debate

Poe wants traffic terminator, Binay and Roxas clash on split-up DOTC
The presidential candidates are asked about their concrete plans to fix the traffic problem that keeps many Filipinos wasting hours on the road

Presidential bets asked: What will PH be like by 2022?
During their opening statements all 5 presidential candidates imagine a Philippines under their leadership

Poe can sway soft votes from Duterte in aftermath of rape joke – analyst
The rape remark could shift some of the soft supporters of Duterte Women could be susceptible to shift to Poe if she plays the feminist card

#PHvote: Faces of Pangasinan
Rappler asks residents what issues concern them in Pangasinan See their photos and stories here

Substance, ignored issues should be last debate's focus – advocates
Last debate two more weeks to go before the elections

Duterte expects rivals to attack him in 3rd presidential debate
In the latest ABS CBN poll released hours before the debate Duterte retains his lead against his opponents

PiliPinas 2016: The Dagupan Presidential Debate
Get live updates as the presidential candidates face off for the last debate on April 24 2016 at the PHINMA University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City

Presidential bets’ supporters heat up Dagupan City
The sleepy stretch of Arellano road Dagupan city turns into a battleground for supporters of the presidential bets

Binay to rivals: Open your bank accounts, show med certificates
Binay: Kung wala tayong itinatago pirmahan ninyo ang waiver Magpapa AMLC din kayo

IN PHOTOS: A hot day ahead
Scenes as Dagupan prepares for the last presidential debate

Duterte, Cayetano still most talked about bets on Facebook
The DuCay tandem is still leading the conversations on Facebook

#PHVote: Who can clinch Pangasinan?
All 5 presidential candidates square off for the last time in the vote rich province of Pangasinan

Pangasinan presidential debate: The Rappler coverage
Rappler live streams on Sunday April 24 the last of the Comelec organized series of presidential debates from the Phinma University of Pangasinan We give you breaking news quick fact checks expert commentaries polls and instant videos

Duterte sustains lead in ABS-CBN poll
UPDATED The survey results are released hours before the 5 bets face off in the last of the 3 presidential debates; the controversy over the rape comment is not yet a factor Pulse Asia says

Pangasinense youth leader to presidential bets: Prioritize education
Frankie Cortez is one of the few youth representatives in Pangasinan who will be watching the last presidential debate live Will his plea be heard?

Plans, not mudslinging: Netizens' expectations for Pangasinan debate
What issues do you want to hear from the presidential candidates in Comelec s last presidential debate before May 2016 Philippine elections? Rappler asked you answered

All 5 presidential bets face off in Pangasinan debate
The debate on Sunday April 24 follows a town hall format – questions are sourced from sectoral representatives across the country Candidates also challenge each other in a face off segment

How are presidential bets preparing for the final April 24 debate?
The April 24 debate will be the last chance for the 5 presidential bets to woo voters on a shared stage

Miriam Santiago vows to elevate discourse in last presidential debate
She says presidential candidates should focus on discussing where to get funding for their promises
