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Presidential debate showcases divided Brazil
(UPDATED) Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's enforced absence due to his corruption conviction casts a shadow, given his stunning lead in the polls
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Iran bans live election debates
The commission also releases guidelines for the debates telling candidates they are not allowed to blacken the image of the country or the actions of the executive administrative legislative or judicial bodies
WATCH: 3rd Clinton-Trump presidential debate, 2016 US elections
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the third and final debate of the 2016 US presidential election season on October 19 October 20 in Manila
WATCH: 2nd Clinton-Trump presidential debate, 2016 US elections
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the second debate of the 2016 US presidential election season on Sunday October 9 Monday October 10 in Manila
Trump faces uphill battle in second debate with Clinton
Donald Trump s campaign faces its worst crisis with about a dozen senators a dozen members of the House of Representatives and 3 governors – all Republicans – withdrawing their support
WATCH: Kaine-Pence vice presidential debate, 2016 US elections
Tim Kaine and Mike Pence face off in the only vice presidential debate of the 2016 US election season on Tuesday October 4 Wednesday October 5 in Manila
Clinton edges ahead of Trump in post-debate poll bump
The nationwide results come as Hillary Clinton s numbers improve in a number of critical swing states following the debate
Clinton vs Trump: Gladiator contest of modern times
It was a 90 minute battle of endurance between two of the most famous people in America
Clinton vs Trump, Duterte, vs Abu Sayyaf, Philippine peso drop | 12PM wRap
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Clinton vs Trump: Wait, where's my peanuts and chips?
In a way waiting for the first debate is like the Super Bowl in American football or the game 7 in the World Series in baseball
Clinton, Trump clash in fiery first debate
UPDATED Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump bicker and trade insults in a fiery US presidential debate as they aggressively pitch their case to tens of millions of American voters
Clinton, Trump go head to head in first debate
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in one of the most consequential presidential debates in modern US history
WATCH: 1st Clinton-Trump presidential debate, 2016 US elections
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump face off in the first debate of the 2016 US presidential election season on Monday September 26 Tuesday September 27 in Manila
#USVote: The 2016 US presidential and vice presidential debates
Watch the presidential and vice presidential debates of the 2016 US election season on Rappler
Wikileaks on Duterte, Clinton and Trump, William and Kate | 12PM wRap
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As debaters, Trump and Clinton both have strengths and weaknesses
What do Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump need to do to win voters over?
Clinton, Trump neck and neck heading into first debate
UPDATED The debate is being held one day after a Washington Post ABC News poll revealed that Clinton s slim advantage over Trump from last month has evaporated
Pressure is on Clinton, Trump in first debate
UPDATED Many analysts say debates usually don t win a candidate the election but can well lose it for them
The US presidential debate: What you need to know
This first of 3 debates will give the candidates a chance to introduce themselves to skeptical American voters who will be watching closely for the slightest misstep awkward gesture or fatal altercation
Facebook, Twitter to livestream US presidential debates
The debates are set for September 26 October 9 and October 19 US time
Why Duterte should support renewable energy
Embracing the energy revolution and harnessing renewables doesn’t mean bankruptcy and sacrifice The facts show that it can bring us wealth cost savings and employment
Clinton declines final debate with Sanders
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton s spokeswoman Jennifer Palmieri says the former secretary of state would concentrate on campaigning against presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump instead
Duterte, Cayetano still lead Facebook engagement for national elections
Facebook reveals who users were talking about in election related conversations for nearly 6 months
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
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
Can Roxas and Duterte be friends again?
Mar Roxas recalls Rodrigo Duterte approaching him during a commercial break in last Sunday s debate
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
#PHVote: ‘Philippines, we have your data’
It s two weeks before May 9 and the Comelec is dealing with all sorts of problems
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
West PH Sea not China's 'personal aquarium' – Poe
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte says he can plant the Philippine flag on one of China s structures in the West Philippine Sea
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
