TMT FILE PHOTOIF Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo really wanted to debate former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., she could have done so months ago. Mr. Marcos was there for both, and so were Leodegario "Ka Leody" de Guzman, Norberto Gonzales and Ernesto Abella. The communication went back and forth, giving the network the impression that Miss Robredo would attend in February. But it was puzzling and frankly off putting for Miss Robredo to criticize a rival for doing what she did twice. For CNN, it sounded self-serving, and for Miss Robredo, it was a chance to slam Mr. Marcos for not being there.

Source: Manila Times April 30, 2022 21:09 UTC