Watching Philippines Presidential Debates. Have you?  

Hello john,

You should watch from the first to the last part. Yes, Gibo was giving a very good detailed plans in his platform but some how ted failon attacked him second hand withmore rebuttels and giving more time for the aquino to respond positively. there should be a vice presidential debate so that we would see if Bayani is up to the task? perlas is being favored too but JC and Jambi are...errr..i dunno.

Gordon and Gibo had more sense and they had substance on their answers to the questions from the students, the rest are either way off,neither related or simply playing it safe. have a great day.

Hello Sis,

I insist that you SHOULD. i think most of them are packed with the good heart, even though some are connected with the Administration or simply in trouble with controversies. it really gives a good insight on who has a clear vision for the country. as Gordon would say, we shouldn't give up hope, most specially if we are smart enough to get around it. i do believe pray and action will both allow us to move forward for the next six years. have a great day.

Hello Learn2earn,

He has good platforms too and not to mention that he has missuari to join in his party, which is a good sign of christian and muslim unity. well, at least the people had learn their lesson about choosing the right candidates, despite of the Pang-gulo presidentiablesXD. i believe we still have hoped, were alright compare to other worst nations than ours. lets vote for the right one this coming election .

Hello salonga,

You should WATCh the whole part, that's just part one and it ends until part 10. i don't see much good substance in Noynoy or Villar, i tried to listen to them as how they answer the question and some answers are way way off andnot related to the question. the candidates that i have caught my attention was either GOrdon or Gibo. Gibo is too smart but unfortunately hisconnection with the administration makes him a bit doubtful. and the surveys? Booh! for me, i know it's fake or paid some how.

you know when ted was drilling on Gibo, Gordon countered it with saying "the media should give all information so that the country can decide" and not because of popular opinion, i think ted was a bit humiliated thereXD. watch it all it's really entertaining.

Hello Neildc,

I am not really checking on their campaign or the ads since it's just tip of the ice berg. the only reason why manny and aquino was a bit popular because of symphaty and early candicacy. for noynoy due to his parents death, with manny's so many advertisements which caused more than the comelec requires. by th way? have you watch it from part one to the end?

there's should have more debates in this coming campaign period provided by both networks because it enlightens you who really has the clear vision, and concrete platforms for the country, and not because simply the public wants them to run.

Hello RSA,

You better watch the whole debate, most specially the UP inquirer debate, I hope some one upload the UP Inquirer Presidential debate nung february 8. the link that i have given was only part one of the entire debate.

Just watch it. you know i noticed that rival networks actually have their own bet for Presidential bet. it's really seen here that media was bias to those other candidates.poor poor ted.

Oh I wasn't able to watch the whole since I am in office. I'll check later in at home.

ah, ok.

Hello drake,

but you are a voter, the difference now is that we have debates conduct by the media. we shouldn't be pessimistic for our country, and not every candidate is really saying they're for the poor, some are actually wanted to uplift the standards of the Filipinos and not simply saying they're for the poor.

How can you describe Normal after proclamation? we should do something and not just the next president, everything is a failure with out the cooperation of the people. well, we have to do something about getting rid of that misery.

Hello bystander,

Of course, they will be defensive, if they do then they lost the appeal of the people. but you know those who are being bashed are so good in responding the situation of the questions well.

Of course, we need to see it if there's a sign or body language that states that they are somewhat guilty or lying with their answers. but i was stunned about gordon in part 9 since gibo is being drilled by ted on a specific yes or no question.

Besides, the questions being asked are not the same per candidate, most based on the issues that they are with.that's what i noticed.

Here. the lates Presidential feb.8 i think regarding the Inquirer Pres.debate in UP. check it yourself, we have to see what they "STAND" for our country.

Not a referral link.

http://politics.inquirer.net/videos.php?page=3

hardly are there variances in answer, letranknight. but you will always see and hear variances in questions and the way it is being asked, call that bias, perhaps it is. but a good speaker never goes out of bounds. any of the candidates will stick to their answers, no matter what. that's consistency. you may see some differences in the way they answer in different fora, but the substance is basically the same. well, we have to get used to the political methapors and the manner by which they send their message in different tones, called jogular... still, discussions enlighten the people... and that's the objective of having these debates...

better than those stupid ads

yes, letranknight, ads are made -- planned, scripted, tested, edited, and refined before they are broadcast. but spontaneous answers tend to elicit the true and genuine view of a candidate... and that can only happen in a debate or a forum...

Is there anything that can help you decide whom to vote instead of whining how they are not good with their answers? it's clear who's playing safe and know "how" what else is there? boycott? i know you're being realist i just wanted to know how can you determine who's the right candidate. if debates can't convince you, then what can make you convince? thanks.

for one, you can do the own-initiative strategy, letranknight. what you will do is research, even ask around, on the background of the candidates. get the street pulse, as they call it, and complement it with research... in the latter, google can help... there may be stories out there about the candidates that they haven't covered... or deleted... it takes a little effort, but it's rewarding...

Msfrancisco,

Well, i need to see more of these debates, so far i have only watch four consecutive debates in youtube. It wasn't just ABS but GMA made a similar forum before besides the "one question, one answer program" about the Presidential Candidates.

But the difference here and I'd say shocking to me was networks does have a bet for this incoming elections where they are supposed to be neutral. just giving you a few links here from youtube for you to watch. ads are nothing to me since it has no substance of what are they're true intentions.

Not a referral LINK..

December 03,2009 HARAPAN: 2010 PRESIDENTIAL FORUM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0WUv3x5npw

January 12, 2010 GMA 7 KILALANIN SILA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8BYFA8YW5o

January 31,2010 ANC - Youth Vote 2010 - Presidential Forum (La salle)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gbf8d0L2-M

February 09,2010 - Inquirer Presidential Debate ( UP Diliman)

http://www.inquirer.net/v...

this made me change my mind on who do we think is the best candidate.

that's inevitable. inasmuch as they claim they are fair and not bias at all--it still come out and people feel and see it. so, it's up to us to decide and vote wisely. thanks for sharing with me all these links. i appreciated your effort! mabuhyay ka!

that's why videos like these needs to be shown in the public so that they will have their thoughts on who's the best candidate for the election and not because of the ads of money they are given to the rural people. of course, bayani was right about the FIlipinos poor understanding.