Presidential candidates hash out platforms, plans for the country in KBP forum | ABS-CBN

ADVERTISEMENT

dpo-dps-seal
Welcome, Kapamilya! We use cookies to improve your browsing experience. Continuing to use this site means you agree to our use of cookies. Tell me more!

Presidential candidates hash out platforms, plans for the country in KBP forum

Presidential candidates hash out platforms, plans for the country in KBP forum

ABS-CBN News

Clipboard

Presidential candidates Leody De Guzman, Isko Moreno, Ping Lacson, Manny Pacquiao, and Leni Robredo swear to an oath they signed at the end of the Panata Sa Bayan Presidential Forum on Friday. ABS-CBN News
Presidential candidates Leody De Guzman, Isko Moreno, Ping Lacson, Manny Pacquiao, and Leni Robredo swear to an oath they signed at the end of the Panata Sa Bayan Presidential Forum on Friday. ABS-CBN News

MANILA - Five presidential aspirants were given a live platform to discuss their plans for the country in the next six years in the "Panata sa Bayan: The KBP Presidential Candidates Forum" on Friday.

Panata sa Bayan was the first presidential forum where five presidential candidates were able to attend, and the first live event that brought the candidates together, despite the pandemic.

Following health and safety protocols, the presidential candidates joined the forum through video conferencing.

Among the participants were labor leader Ka Leody De Guzman under the Partido Lakas ng Masa, and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, under Aksyon Demokratiko.

ADVERTISEMENT

Also present were Senator Ping Lacson, running under Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma, and boxing champ and Senator Manny Pacquiao, under Partido Abag Promdi.

Vice President Leni Robredo also made the forum despite struggling through bad connectivity. Robredo is running independently.

Presidential candidate and former senator Bongbong Marcos was not able to attend the forum, despite being extended an invitation due to a conflict in schedule.

KBP Chairman Ruperto Nicdao Jr. said the forum was done to help answer the most important political question of the year: who deserves to be made president of the Republic of the Philippines?

"As a true advocate for an informed and empowered electorate the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas gives the nation and the world a ringside seat to a most important discussion, where we learn about and evaluate the professional qualifications, platforms of government, priority programs, and personal convictions of the candidates running for the highest position in the land," Nicdao said in his opening message.

Panata sa Bayan: The KBP Presidential Candidates forum was led by the Kapisanan ng Brodkaster ng Pilipinas in collaboration with the radio and television networks from across the country.

Over 300 radio and TV networks and members of the KBP broadcasted and streamed the forum live, 9AM on February 4, three months before the 2022 national elections.

The forum opened with the five candidates in attendance laying out how they will make use of the 6 years that will be given to them should the Filipino people put them in power.

A panel of four asked the presidential candidates on topics regarding transparency, infrastructure projects, healthcare systems, agriculture, and event heir stand on "online sabong" or cockfight gambling done online.

Members of the panel were Elmar Acol of Bombo Radyo, Roby Alampay of One News, Dan Andrew Cura from Far East Broadcasting Company, and Ed Lingao of TV5.

Each candidate was given a limited amount of time to answer each question, challenging their preparation, knowledge, and how succinctly and sharply they are able to respond to matters of national concern.

Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

The forum wrapped up with the five candidates pledging in front of a national audience their services as a leader with honesty and integrity, who puts the interests of the country and welfare of its citizens first, who will fight for the dignity of the Filipinos people, a clean government, and a fair and peaceful 2022 elections.

Watch the forum in full here:

Watch more in iWantv or TFC.tv

ADVERTISEMENT

‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst

‘Unfulfilled deals’ may be behind Duterte’s tirades vs Marcos: political analyst

Joyce Balancio,

ABS-CBN News

 | 

Updated Jan 29, 2024 11:09 PM PHT

Clipboard

MANILA (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. might not be keeping his “end of the bargain” with the Duterte family, that is why he is receiving attacks from some members of the family, a political analyst said Monday.

Prof. Dennis Coronacion from the University of Santo Tomas Department of Political Science said the Marcoses might have sealed some deals with the Dutertes when they were convincing then Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to be his running mate during the 2022 national elections.

“Ang mga political alliances po natin, or even political parties and coalitions, they are made up of elites. And when these elites form political parties or alliance, there is definitely political arrangements or negotiations that go along with it,” Coronacion told ABS-CBN News.

“Itong rally sa Davao nitong Sunday isa ito sa paraan ng Duterte family to remind the President of, you know, what took place during the negotiations during the last presidential election," he said.

He said the Davao City rally may have been meant to send a "strong message" that failing to honor previous agreements or further marginalizing Vice President Sara Duterte could lead to bigger problems.

CONFIDENTIAL FUNDS

Coronacion explained that is possible that the Duterte family did not take it lightly when Congress removed the confidential funds of the two offices of Vice President Sara Duterte for the 2024.

Speculations that a team from the International Criminal Court had already entered the country to investigate former President Duterte’s drug war, may also have agitated the Dutertes and their supporters.

Marcos Jr.’s shooting back at the older Duterte might also be a sign that the UniTeam is “crumbling”.

“Mukhang lumalabas na napikon na rin ang Pangulo sa mga paratang sa kanya. lalo na doon sa pagkasama sa kanyang pangalan sa watchlist ng mga suspects tungkol sa illegal drugs,” he said.

ADVERTISEMENT

“At this point parang hindi maganda ang patutunguhan kung ibabasa natin doon sa reaskyon ng pangulo. Hindi ito magandang sign para sa pagsasamahan nila,” he added.

'PEOPLE TO BEAR BRUNT OF FEUD'

Further he said, if the situation worsens, Vice President Duterte’s function as the concurrent education secretary will be affected.

“Iyong mapapamalakad halimbawa ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa DepEd, somehow baka maapektuhan iyon. For example, patuloy na gigipitin ang budget ng DepEd o di kaya ang opisina ng Vice President so kapag ganito na masama na ang takbo ng kanilang relasyon,” he explained.

The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) also expressed concern the passage of laws that will provide additional benefits and salary to teachers might also be compromised given the rift between the leaders of the House of Representatives and VP Duterte who is also the concurrent Education Secretary.

“Walang pakinabang dito ang mamamayang Pilipino. Iyong usapin ng sahod ngayon nakasalang lalo na usapin ng GAA 2024 at ng usapin ng salary standardization law so technically pwede makaapekto iyan,” ACT National Chairperson Vladimer Quetua said.

A youth group also lamented how the political bickering affects governance, and the giving of service to the Filipino people.

“Nagagalit po kami dahil habang nanatiling mataas ng presyo ng bilhin, habang maliliit ang sahod ng mga manggagawa at may kinakaharap tayong krisis sa transportasyon bardagulan ang inaatupag ni Duterte at ng Marcos at basically ginagawa nila ito dahil sa pagaagawan sa kapangyarihan,” Kate Almenzo, Anakbayan’s National Spokesperson said.

“Ang talo dito sa bardagulan ng mga Marcos at Duterte ay ang mga mamamayan,” she added.

Watch more News on iWantTFC

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

It looks like you’re using an ad blocker

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.

Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors. Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker on our website.