Rappler's latest stories on Cebu Presidential debate
Did Grace Poe sway voters after the Cebu debate?
Of the 35 who voted for Poe in the March 22 mobile survey 25 also voted for her before the presidential debate in Cebu
Filipino voters are 'rational' – analyst
Communications expert Clarissa David says voters have various criteria when choosing their next leaders and the masses reasons shouldn t be quickly judged as irrational
Grace Poe won Cebu presidential debate – SWS respondents
Poe is named the winner by respondents in Balance Luzon and in the Visayas but slides to second place among respondents in Metro Manila and Mindanao
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Presidential debate 'not good form,' but good entertainment – analyst
It s kind of a wild wild west but it s fun It s fun in that sense because there’s a lot of attacking there’s a lot of freedom to really just butt in there and interrupt says analyst Clarissa David
Cebu debate: Roxas, Duterte most talked about on Facebook
The social media site also says concerns about transparency and corruption are the most discussed
More #PiliPinasDebates2016 tweets for Cebu debate than CDO
Over 1 6 million tweets are sent as Filipinos weigh in on the second presidential debate for the May 2016 elections
Poe 'Invisible Girl,' Roxas 'Mister Fantastic' – Palace
Sunday s presidential debate in Cebu was like watching the Fantastic Four on stage says Palace spokesman Manolo Quezon
Poe was 'on point and aggressive' – Rappler adjudication panel
I thought she was very very sneaky but effective says one adjudicator of the Cebu presidential debates last Sunday March 20
Duterte’s 2nd debate performance: Few explanations, all political will
He may not be the best public speaker but Duterte s selling point to some voters may be that he s more of a doer and not a talker
Cebu debate: Education, health on agenda, but not discussed
Presidential candidates were able to tackle a few issues during the debate but they weren t asked about two key matters supposedly on the agenda
Cebu presidential debate: Litmus test of character
Millennial advocates and experts say the debate was intense but lacked substance
Pro-BBL Roxas hit for 'Muslim na mananakop' line in debate
The LP standard bearer was answering a rival s insinuations that he doesn t enjoy President Benigno Aquino III s trust
Rule on documents: Who missed what in Cebu debate meetings
The camp of Vice President Jejomar Binay says they should not be criticized for asking whether documents are allowed onstage
#AnimatED: Comelec Debate 2, A for Entertainment
Nasindihan ba ang kandila sa karimlan? Lumiwanag ba?
More fireworks in 2nd presidential debate despite delay
The presidential candidates are on attack mode during the whole debate
#PiliPinasDebates2016: Highs and lows on social media
UPDATED Who were the most talked about candidates online? Check out the social media highlights of the second leg of PiliPinasDebates2016
Duterte sweeps Rappler online polls for Cebu debate
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte consistently ranks 1st in our polls while Vice President Jejomar Binay is consistently last
Poe to Roxas: Isn't Mamasapano proof Aquino doesn't trust you?
The second presidential debate puts the LP standard bearer in a familiar situation: having to defend the mistakes of the current administration
Fewer TV ads during Cebu presidential debate
UPDATED Rappler counts over 41 minutes of commercials during the 160 minute broadcast on TV 5 Compare that to the 48 minutes of ads during GMA 7 s 135 minute CDO debate in February
Duterte tests Poe: What would you do if China attacked?
The Davao City mayor presses Poe to answer his question directly
Poe eyes ex-coup plotter as her anti-crime czar
Retired Marine colonel Ariel Querubin pardoned for his involvement in two coup attempts will be the anti crime czar of a Poe presidency
Binay-Duterte 'bromance' at 2nd presidential debate
Vice President Jejomar Binay chooses not to have a face off with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte at the second presidential debate in Cebu City
PiliPinas 2016 Cebu Presidential Debate: Part 2 goes to Grace Poe
In this part of the debate candidates ask each other questions on key issues
Duterte to Roxas: You are pretentious, a fraud
As rebuttal Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas questions the Duterte brand of justice
Celebrities on second presidential debate in Cebu
Celebrities who tuned into the Cebu presidential debates comment about the long delay the heated exchanges among the candidates and more
One-on-one debate: Duterte still netizens' choice
The Davao mayor sweeps the Rappler polls in the two segments of the second presidential debate held in Cebu City
Cebu debate: Duterte, Poe favor return of death penalty
Why are they in favor of bringing back death penalty? Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte says it s for cases involving drugs while Senator Grace Poe says it s for heinous crimes
Duterte still netizens' winner in Round 3 of Cebu presidential debate
The Davao City mayor continues to edge ahead of his rivals in the Rappler poll as selected by netizens
Cebu presidential debate: All candidates against divorce
Vice President Jejomar Binay Senator Grace Poe Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Mar Roxas are all against divorce
Still top choice: Duterte is netizens' pick for Round 2, Part 1 of debate
The Davao City mayor continues his winning streak among netizens who chose him as the winner of Round 2 Part 1 of the presidential debate in Cebu City
Duterte gets netizens' vote in Round 1 of 2nd presidential debate
Just like his performance in the first debate held in Cagayan de Oro City the Davao mayor gets the most votes among netizens
Binay to rivals: Let's sign bank waiver together
Vice President Jejomar Binay vows he ll push for the FOI bill but Senator Grace Poe doubts this
#PiliPinasDeLate? Delayed Cebu debate stirs confusion on social media
The 90 minute delay is caused by disagreement on whether or not bringing notes to the stage is allowed
PiliPinas 2016 Cebu Presidential Debate: Winners of Part 1
Rappler editors name the winners of each of the 3 different parts of round 1
2nd presidential debate adds 'Yes or No' segment
Organizers of the PiliPinas Debate in Cebu announces an additional segment aside from the original panel discussion and one on one between candidates
2016 polls still unpredictable, voters can still switch bets – analyst
The elections are just 7 weeks away but political communications expert Clarissa David says there is still a sense that candidates can change voters minds
#PHVote: What millennial advocates, experts want from 2nd presidential debate
Voters are waiting to see if the candidates will provide substance with their answers Will candidates deliver?
Cebu presidential debate: The Rappler coverage
Tune in to Rappler for breaking news quick fact checks expert commentaries instant videos and unique social media engagement during the 2nd Comelec organized presidential debate in Cebu
UP students lead preps for Cebu presidential debate
Compared to the first debate in Cagayan de Oro the programs in Cebu are more interactive with booths and activities that get voters sentiments for the elections
World-class debaters to adjudicate candidates on Rappler panel
The live panel includes former UP Diliman team captain Nicole Curato Worlds Finals adjudicator Joan de Venecia and Asian Grand Champion Glenn Tuazon
Watch, comment, vote, share: Weigh in on the Cebu debate
Here s how you can join the online conversation and make your voice heard during the second presidential debate in Cebu on Sunday March 20
Poe in Cebu early, 'crams' for 2nd presidential debate
Senator Grace Poe says she has to make sure she delivers her full message to the people at the Cebu leg of the presidential debates on Palm Sunday
Comelec: Expect 'improved' 2nd presidential debate
The Comelec says it has made conscious efforts to address concerns raised in the first debate in Cagayan de Oro City
The Scrum: Visayas voters keeping Roxas’ campaign afloat
Poll numbers show how much the Visayan voters want Mar Roxas to succeed President Aquino But alas for him the smallest of the country s 3 subdivisions doesn t always get its way
Fast Facts: What you ought to know about Cebu and elections
Know the electoral profile of the province with the biggest voters population the venue of the 2nd presidential debate on March 20
#PHvote: Cebu poverty through the eyes of the kid in viral photo
As presidential candidates head to Cebu City for the debate a non governmental group asks: What are your concrete plans to alleviate families like that of Daniel Cabrera’s from poverty?
