Booked for that day again, Marcos won't attend CNN Philippines' debates

Former Philippine senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, speaks after filing his candidacy for the country's 2022 presidential race, at Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in Pasay on October 6, 2021.

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MANILA, Philippines — Presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is skipping his third forum moderated by an independent media organization, citing conflict of schedule but has committed to a forum on a network owned by a pastor who has endorsed him and running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.

CNN Philippines on Monday morning said Marcos declined their invitation to attend their presidential debate on February 27.

Marcos' team reportedly told the media organization that "[d]ue to the schedules we have already confirmed for the UniTeam’s campaign commitments, we are unable to accept this additional engagement at this time."

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