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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

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

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

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

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

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

#PHVote: Environmental activists bare 10-point 'blue agenda' to presidential bets
Fisherfolk and environmental activists arrive in Dagupan City in a floatilla of 30 boats asking presidential candidates to include the sector s demands in their agenda

#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

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?

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

IN PHOTOS: VP bets' candid moments at debate backstage
What happened behind the scenes of the vice presidential debate at the University of Santo Tomas?

Honasan showed ‘depth and experience’ in VP debate
For analysts the senator military man and former coup plotter showed his seniority during the vice presidential debate at the University of Santo Tomas

Alan Peter Cayetano: 'Rabble-rouser' of the VP debate
A 4th placer in pre election surveys Cayetano makes a bold statement with his performance at the vice presidential debate

'Suntukan sa UST,' Chiz for Waze, and other funny VP debate posts
Trust Filipinos to be able to mix humor into the slugfest that was the vice presidential debate

Candidates gang up on Bongbong Marcos in VP debate
Political consultant Malou Tiquia lauds how Marcos handled it: The body language was in check For some it showed character; to others leadership under pressure
How do VP bets think they fared in UST debate?
Gringo Honasan Bongbong Marcos and Leni Robredo think they performed well but Chiz Escudero and Antonio Trillanes believe only the people can judge their performance

Only 1/5 of VP debate are TV ads
This is a smaller share compared to the last 2 presidential debates But the VP debate aired by CNN Philippines features more political ads

Vice presidential bets square off in heated UST debate
The 6 candidates engage in heated verbal tussles in the lone vice presidential leg of PiliPinas Debates 2016

Cayetano, Marcos clash in debate
Alan Peter Cayetano calls out Bongbong Marcos on martial law and corruption

Jabs and uppercuts: VP bets slug it out on social media
Robredo and Cayetano seem to be the top vice presidential candidates battling it out online

VP debate better than presidential – viewers
I m a little worried that our vice presidential candidates generally make more sense than our presidential candidates a viewer observes

Online polls: Cayetano sweeps rounds, but Robredo is overall winner
Alan Peter Cayetano takes Rounds 1 to 7 but netizens pick Leni Robredo as overall winner and applaud her closing line on Rappler s online polls during the vice presidential debate

Voters looking for strongman leadership, empathy – analysts
Analyst Clarissa David and sociologist Jayeel Cornelio say candidates who are running on anti crime platforms – but are also expressing empathy – will win voters allegiance

Who was overall winner of VP debate? Netizens choose Robredo
Administration candidate Leni Robredo edges Senator Alan Peter Cayetano with netizens choosing her the winner of the vice presidential debate

Internet users to VP bets: Break up telecom monopoly
Filipinos deserve better Internet services Advocates say breaking up the monopoly of telecommunication companies is the way to do it
