MANILA, Philippines – The 3rd and final presidential debate organized by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with media partner ABS-CBN was held on Sunday, April 24. Many Philippine stars and personalities tuned in to comment about the event on social media. (READ: Pangasinan presidential debate: The Rappler coverage)
The debate was held at the Phinma University of Pangasinan in Dagupan City and all 5 presidential candidates were in attendance: Jejomar Binay, Miriam Defensor Santiago, Rodrigo Duterte, Grace Poe, and Manuel Roxas II.
The candidates discussed issues such as Metro traffic and public transport, job security, health, foreign policy, basic public education, concerns of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), and peace for Mindanaoans in conflict areas. As influential public figures, entertainment personalities weighed in on the goings-on at the debate, and expressed their thoughts on social media.
Prior to the debate, Saab Magalona encouraged her followers to watch the debate, and expressed her hope that the candidates would talk more about their platforms rather than make statements that have nothing to do with being president.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We all watching the presidential debates? Let's do this!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— SaabSaabSaabSaabSaab (@saabmagalona) <a href="https://twitter.com/saabmagalona/status/724165504760324096">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hope the candidates talk more about their platforms and plans than pure pasikat with one-liners na walang kinalaman sa pagiging presiden</p>— SaabSaabSaabSaabSaab (@saabmagalona) <a href="https://twitter.com/saabmagalona/status/724170008516026368">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Saab also commented on the debates as it was happening.
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT'S ABOUT THE COUNTRY.</p>— SaabSaabSaabSaabSaab (@saabmagalona) <a href="https://twitter.com/saabmagalona/status/724183742747684864">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Singer Christian Bautista asked his followers for their opinions about the debate.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">So what do you think about the debates so far ? <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Christian Bautista (@xtianbautista) <a href="https://twitter.com/xtianbautista/status/724204507236732929">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Juan Miguel Severo, actor and spoken word artist, said that this is Roxas' "best debate performance yet," but clarified that he doesn't support Roxas.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I was never a supporter, but objectively speaking, this is Mar's best debate performance yet. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRainBro/status/724188767058173952">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Pandering. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OnlyBinay?src=hash">#OnlyBinay</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Juan Miguel Severo (@TheRainBro) <a href="https://twitter.com/TheRainBro/status/724195253742227456">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Bianca Gonzalez-Intal, who followed and commented on the past debates as well, had this to say:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">And nooooow.. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a> on ABS-CBN! Game na!</p>— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/724172543674871808">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Paalala: wag basta basta magpapaniwala sa mga political ads. Maging mapanuri pa rin.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Halalan2016?src=hash">#Halalan2016</a></p>— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/724174367274323968">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Town Hall format for ABS-CBN. At least they will get to talk more about plans and HOWs, rather than mudslinging. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/724176849937399808">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">International relations. Sobrang importanteng aspeto pero hindi masyadong nabibigyan ng pansin. Sobrang importante</p>— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsuperbianca/status/724182587560714240">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Popular "hugot" director Antoinette Jadaone had this to say during the debate:
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Hay Binay, may palapit-lapit pang nalalaman...</p>— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonetjadaone/status/724189441259008000">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">So for sure, wala nang endo kahit sino manalo???<br>Cut to:<br>Tony Velasquez: "Verum est?"<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonetjadaone/status/724194844533358593">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Nakakabastos si Binay.</p>— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) <a href="https://twitter.com/tonetjadaone/status/724200346508107777">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Social media star Kimpoy Feliciano also commented on the debate before it began, saying he was excited to see Santiago's return to the debates.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Can't wait to watch the 3rd <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a>Excited for Senator Miriam's comeback</p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724163067169239040">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I hope by the end of this last <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a> we all have a President</p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724175300448276480">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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During the debate, he gave comments on what the candidates said.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">"My emphasis will be on the youth and I will never fail them in the next six years" -Sen Miriam <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724179607885209602">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Parang hindi convinced si Manong mangingisda sa sinasabi ni VP Binay<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724182734080331777">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">"Tawagin ko yung Coastguard! Bombahin ko sila" -Sen Miriam HAHAHA :)) Now tell me she's not well<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724183079028322304">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tuwing may pangako si Binay, I always wonder why he didn't do it when he's Vice President for 6 years <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Kimpoy Feliciano (@kimpoyfeliciano) <a href="https://twitter.com/kimpoyfeliciano/status/724190486143987712">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Tim Yap joined the discussion on Twitter.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The debate on traffic shouldn't be a debate. It should be implemented, ASAP. Now na. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Tim Yap (@officialTIMYAP) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialTIMYAP/status/724188561755377666">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">. <a href="https://twitter.com/senmiriam">@senmiriam</a> not her usual mile-a-minute all points attack mode. Hope she's alright. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— Tim Yap (@officialTIMYAP) <a href="https://twitter.com/officialTIMYAP/status/724195709537259520">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Internet personality Bogart the Explorer reminded his followers about the debate and said, "Be informed. Care about issues not only personalities. What issues matter to you?"
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The debate is today, mates. Be informed. Care about issues not only personalities. What issues matter to you? :) <a href="https://t.co/aTadtO2yGs">https://t.co/aTadtO2yGs</a></p>— Bogart the Explorer (@BogartDexplorer) <a href="https://twitter.com/BogartDexplorer/status/724149661150240768">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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TV and radio personality KC Montero had this to say about the debate as it started:
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It's like a pep rally <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PiliPinasDebates2016?src=hash">#PiliPinasDebates2016</a></p>— KC Montero (@KCMontero) <a href="https://twitter.com/KCMontero/status/724177104846229505">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Liza Diño-Seguerra and Aiza Seguerra attended the debate, to show their support for Duterte.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Aiza Seguerra and wife Liza Diño here. Seguerra is supporting Duterte <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PHVote?src=hash">#PHVote</a> <a href="https://t.co/NjK3oHsB3y">pic.twitter.com/NjK3oHsB3y</a></p>— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) <a href="https://twitter.com/maracepeda/status/724146496522706945">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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On Facebook, Liza said she was skipped the awards night of the Sinag Maynia Film Festival in order to attend the debate.
She wrote: "Ito pala yung ibig sabihin ng 'bayan muna.' You're willing to set aside your personal stuff for a bigger purpose. Napaka-crucial ng araw na ito di lamang para sa amin kundi sa sambayanang Pilipino at gusto naming ipakita ang suporta namin kay Digong [Duterte]."
(This is what it means to say 'country first.' You're willing to set aside your personal stuff for a bigger purpose. This day is very crucual – not only for us – but for all the Filipinos, and we want to show our support for Digong [Duterte.])
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Young stars Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla were at the debate, too. They are known endorsers of Roxas.
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Para KAY ROXAS KAMI <a href="https://t.co/G6AmTZV6DE">pic.twitter.com/G6AmTZV6DE</a></p>— Daniel Padilla (@imdanielpadilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/imdanielpadilla/status/724159916575858688">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Para KAY ROXAS KAMI <a href="https://t.co/TM4as5KBvS">pic.twitter.com/TM4as5KBvS</a></p>— Daniel Padilla (@imdanielpadilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/imdanielpadilla/status/724166858249670660">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">Sa aking mga mahal na kababayan, isang disenteng pamumuno ang ating kinakailangan. KAY ROXAS KAMI</p>— Daniel Padilla (@imdanielpadilla) <a href="https://twitter.com/imdanielpadilla/status/724181219022262272">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am Kathryn Bernardo and I am for KAY ROXAS KAMI.</p>— KATH (@bernardokath) <a href="https://twitter.com/bernardokath/status/724151793144328193">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I am for continuity. I am for progress. KAY ROXAS KAMI</p>— KATH (@bernardokath) <a href="https://twitter.com/bernardokath/status/724179780594077696">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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Rufa Mae Quinto, who also supports Roxas, posted videos of her watching the debate on TV.
{source}<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BElFq5ULMv3/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I love you Mar .. I am Rufa Mar este RUFA MAE QUINTO KAY ROXAS KAMI</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-04-24T10:23:16+00:00">Apr 24, 2016 at 3:23am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BElHAParMiL/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">I'm for continuity . Let's not gamble our future KAY ROXAS KAMI</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-04-24T10:34:55+00:00">Apr 24, 2016 at 3:34am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BElHEvhrMiX/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Salamat .. KAYO ROXAS KAMI</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by Rufa mae Quinto (@rufamaequinto) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-04-24T10:35:32+00:00">Apr 24, 2016 at 3:35am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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Couple Melai Cantiveros and Jason Francisco posted a photo to show their support for Roxas.
{source}<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="6" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"> <div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"> <div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAAGFBMVEUiIiI9PT0eHh4gIB4hIBkcHBwcHBwcHBydr+JQAAAACHRSTlMABA4YHyQsM5jtaMwAAADfSURBVDjL7ZVBEgMhCAQBAf//42xcNbpAqakcM0ftUmFAAIBE81IqBJdS3lS6zs3bIpB9WED3YYXFPmHRfT8sgyrCP1x8uEUxLMzNWElFOYCV6mHWWwMzdPEKHlhLw7NWJqkHc4uIZphavDzA2JPzUDsBZziNae2S6owH8xPmX8G7zzgKEOPUoYHvGz1TBCxMkd3kwNVbU0gKHkx+iZILf77IofhrY1nYFnB/lQPb79drWOyJVa/DAvg9B/rLB4cC+Nqgdz/TvBbBnr6GBReqn/nRmDgaQEej7WhonozjF+Y2I/fZou/qAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"></div></div> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BElAa8xD3Iu/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">KAY ROXAS PO KAMI#MarRoxasForPRESIDENT2016 #RoRo #STOPTHEHATE #LoveONEanother</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by PRINSEPE AT PRINSESA NG MASA(@mrandmrsfrancisco) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2016-04-24T09:37:24+00:00">Apr 24, 2016 at 2:37am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote>
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Dingdong Dantes, who supports Roxas' running mate Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo, sent out a message to his followers before the debate started, saying that they should vote wisely and from the heart – for the future of the country's youth.
{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The final discerning moment is up next. It's time to set aside all this election hostility between us.It's time to put God & country first.</p>— Dingdong Dantes (@iamdongdantes) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamdongdantes/status/724135683367915524">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2... Let us not be misled by worldy deceptions. Let peace, kindness and love prevail. Humility over pride.</p>— Dingdong Dantes (@iamdongdantes) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamdongdantes/status/724135955708305408">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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{source}<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="tl" dir="ltr">3...Pag isipan nang mabuti at pumili mula sa puso, para sa kinabukasan ng mga kabataan.</p>— Dingdong Dantes (@iamdongdantes) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamdongdantes/status/724136607159214080">April 24, 2016</a></blockquote>
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– Rappler.com