The last of the three-part “PiliPinas Debates 2022” of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) will now be an interview format.
The taped interviews, renamed “COMELEC-KBP Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas) Pilipinas Forum 2022”, are tentatively scheduled to air on May 2 to 6 with all candidates to undergo a one-hour panel interview, according to an advisory released Monday.
They can opt for a virtual or face-to-face interview.
The poll body said they are scratching the debate events because of conflict in the schedules of candidates.
Unpaid dues to Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, venue of the first two parts, also prompted the canceled debates over the weekend.
Commissioner George Garcia said the guidelines of the event will be released on Tuesday.
“Comelec has the final say, including editing. The panelist will be provided by KBP,” he said in a statement. (PNA)