8 presidential bets show up for Inquirer debate
Monday, February 8th, 2010Estrada a no-show, cites PDI’s ‘bias’ against him
MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE 2) Eight candidates showed up at the first ever presidential debate organized by the Philippine Daily Inquirer held on Monday, a day before the start of the official campaign period.
In attendance were frontrunners Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manuel Villar, administration bet Gilbert Teodoro, Senators Richard Gordon and Ma. Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal, evangelist Eddie Villanueva, Nicanor Perlas and JC de los Reyes.
Former president Joseph Estrada did not attend the debate, citing “bias” against him by the paper.
The event is being held at the University of the Philippines Theater in Diliman Quezon City.
