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IN PHOTOS: Presidential hopefuls attend PiliPinas Debates 2022 as #Halalan2022 nears

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<p>Saturday saw the first Comelec-organized debate for Halalan 2022 presidential hopefuls at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza. </p><p>The debates aim to give candidates the chance to show and explain their platforms to the voting-public as the national elections near. </p><p>It was attended by 9 of 10 contenders for the country’s top post with only former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr. a no-show, saying he <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/19/22/marcos-says-campaigning-better-than-joining-debate">prefers to explain his plans in campaign rallies</a> rather than participate in debates.</p><p>For more Halalan 2022 news:<br/><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2022">https://news.abs-cbn.com/halalan2022</a></p><p>Here are some scenes from the event. </p><div></div><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-1.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-2.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-3.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-4.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-5.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-6.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-7.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-8.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-9.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-10.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-11.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-12.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-13.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-14.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-15.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-16.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-17.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-18.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-19.jpg"/></div><div><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/life/03/19/comelec-presidential-debate-gc-20.jpg"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><p>Workers prepare inside the venue. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Workers prepare inside the venue. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Newly appointed Comelec Commissioner George Garcia speaks to members of the media hours before the presidential debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Isko Moreno’s campaign manager Lito Banayo (right) stands behind his candidate as Vice President Leni Robredo arrives at the venue. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Isko Moreno speaks to members of the press moments before the presidential debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The candidates line up for a photo before the debate. <cite>VP Leni Media Bureau</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>The candidates during the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jose Montemayor Jr. gestures while talking during the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ka Leody De Guzman and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno share a light moment. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Jose Montemayor Jr. and Senator Manny Pacquiao. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Senator Panfilo Lacson during the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Norberto Gonzales listens to a question. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Faisal Mangondatu during the PiliPInas Debates 2022. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Manila Mayor Isko Moreno greets Vice President Leni Robredo after the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Vice President Leni Robredo speaks with Senator Manny Pacquiao. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Senator Manny Pacquiao is greeted by his family after the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Vice President Leni Robredo is greeted by her family. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ka Leody de Guzman after the debate. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Ernie Abella greets debate moderator Luchi Cruz-Valdez after the event. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div><div class="item-desc"><p>Manila Mayor Isko Moreno gestures to a supporter. <cite>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News</cite></p></div></div></div>

Saturday saw the first Comelec-organized debate for Halalan 2022 presidential hopefuls at the Harbor Garden Tent, Sofitel Philippine Plaza. 