SEOUL, South Korea (Reuters) — South Korea’s two main presidential candidates Moon Jae-in and Ahn Cheol-soo spoke about security and diplomatic issues including the deployment of the controversial United States Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system in a TV debate on Tuesday (April 25) night. Frontrunner Moon has said the decision to deploy the THAAD should be made by the next president and that cooperation amongst South Korea, the US and China are necessary […]
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Trump still alive, but Republican Party in tatters
by Jerome CARTILLIER WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — After nearly 18 months of vitriolic campaigning and two incendiary presidential debates, it is clear that the 2016 race for the White House is truly like no other. The release of a 2005 video containing lewd and sexist comments made by Republican nominee Donald Trump has further roiled his party, which was already in tatters and without a path forward. Now, many party stalwarts have abandoned their […]
Philippine presidential favourite talks tough in final debate
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — A tough-talking Philippine presidential candidate vowed to kill his children if they ever took drugs during a televised debate Sunday, as analysts warned his scandalous remarks about raping a missionary could hurt his chances. Rodrigo Duterte has become the surprise favourite to succeed President Benigno Aquino after making a name for himself in a southern Philippine city infamous for vigilante death squads. The 71-year-old mayor of Davao has promised to crack down […]
COMELEC asks public to support last debate of presidential candidates
QUEZON City, Philippines – The Commission on Elections asked the public to witness the last leg of the presidential debate to be held at Dagupan, Pangasinan. Said debate is the joint project of the COMELEC and the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster sa Pilipinas as well as the media outfits. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
President Aquino targets leading presidential candidates
MANILA, Philippines – In the Liberal Party proclamation rally of local candidates held at Plaza Miranda, President Benigno S. Aquino criticized the statements made by leading presidential candidates at the Presidential Debate held in Cebu. In particular, President Aquino targeted Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe and Vice President Jejomar Binay. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
2nd Presidential debate, pahahabain ang duration
(Eagle News) — Daragdagan ng isang oras mula sa dating dalawa lamang ang gaganaping ikalawang presidential debate sa darating na Linggo sa performing arts hall ng University of the Philippines Cebu, Cebu City. Ayon sa organizers, magsisimula ng alas-5:00 ng hapon ang naturang debate at babawasan anila ang commercials bilang tugon sa reklamo ng publiko sa unang presidential debate. Bilang bahagi ng programa, maglalaan na ng dalawang minuto para sa sagot ng isang presidentiable mula sa […]
Palace asks public to catch 1st presidential debate
MANILA, Philippines – According to Presidential Communications Undersecretary Manolo Quezon III, the public should attend and watch the first presidential debate in relation to the 2016 elections, adding said debate will provide every Filipino with the opportunity to critically examine the agenda of each presidential candidate. The first debate will be conducted in Cagayan de Oro and will be held at various places all over the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]
Clinton goes on attack against Sanders in combative presidential debate
Democrat Hillary Clinton went on the attack against rival Bernie Sanders on Thursday (February 4) in their most contentious presidential debate yet, questioning whether his ambitious proposals were viable and saying it was unfair to question her liberal credentials. Sanders fought back repeatedly, accusing Clinton of representing the political establishment during a debate that featured sharp differences over healthcare, college tuition funding and efforts to rein in Wall Street. The intensity of the exchanges reflected […]
Trump says Fox apologized and asked him to attend debate
In Donald Trump’s absence from the Republican presidential debate on Thursday (January 28), his rivals chided the billionaire front-runner for skipping the event and holding a competing fund-raiser for veterans across town in Des Moines, Iowa. Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes had three phone conversations with Trump on the day of the debate, according to a network spokesperson. But the two failed to resolve a simmering feud that broke into the open this week after […]
All media organizations invited to presidential debate
According to the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas, all media organizations and entities are invited to cover the presidential and vice-presidential debate in connection with the upcoming 2016 elections. Said debate will be conducted in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Said debate will tackle the platforms of each candidate as well as why they are deserving of said positions. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith […]
Solon suggests presidential debate should be held in Philippine Arena
Quezon City Second District Representative Winston Castello suggested that the “Presidential Debate” in the 2016 elections should be conducted in the Philippine Arena located in Ciudad de Victoria, Bulacan. According to Castello, the Philippine Arena is a big venue that can accommodate the number of audience who want to witness the said debate. Castello also said that the presidential debate will benefit presidential and vice-presidential candidates for them to be able to present their platforms […]





