Online ain’t ideal: Here’s why Lacson wants hybrid presidential debates

For Sen. Panfilo Lacson, the debates of presidential candidates for the 2022 elections should be at least hybrid instead of being purely virtual or online.

Lacson, who is running for President under Partido Reporma, said Thursday that there are many limitations and technical problems that hound online or virtual hearings.

“At least hybrid, hindi lang virtual. Our experiences in our Senate hearings and even sessions tell us that there are many limitations, not to mention technical problems, pag purely virtual or online ang debate,” he said in a statement.

He also noted the public may get to know more about the candidates through their body language during the debates.

Such body language could be an additional factor for the public in making their decisions on Election Day, he said.

“Iba pa rin ang physically engaged ang mga kandidato, lalo na sa isang debate na inaabangan ng mga Pilipino para makilatis nila nang husto kung sino ba ang iboboto nila upang mamuno sa bansa – kasama na ang demeanor o kilos ng bawat presidential candidate,” he said.

Still, Lacson said safety measures should be prioritized in the organization of such debates.

“Notwithstanding, ensuring safety measures must be our primary concern on political debates and similar gatherings under the New Normal,” he said.

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