MANILA -- The debate between candidates of the administration group’s Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) and the Otso Diretso opposition bloc is not likely to push through, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Monday.
“As far as the time element is concerned, it’s doubtful because we are two months away from the elections,” Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez said in a press conference.
Jimenez, however, noted that since a formal request has been made, it will be discussed by the Commission en banc.
“So it will be brought to the Commission en banc and if the Commission en banc rules on it one way or the other then we will implement,” he said.
Last week, Otso Diretso bets asked the poll body to organize a debate with the candidates of the HNP. (PNA)
