'If schedule permits': Marcos might yet skip Comelec presidential debates

This file photo shows the Commission on Elections headquarters in Manila.

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MANILA, Philippines (Update 2; 2:42 p.m.) — Survey frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has yet to confirm his participation in the debates sponsored by the Commission on Elections set on March 19.

Vic Rodriguez, Marcos’ spokesperson, said Marcos "has not yet confirmed his participation in the Comelec-sponsored debate which was scheduled from 7pm to 9:30pm. on March 19, 2022."

Rodriguez added that Marcos’ participation in the event "will only be confirmed if his hectic campaign schedules permit."

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