Presidentiables face off in Harapan

MANILA, Philippines - In another first, ANC will bring together key presidential candidates in a face-off a day after the deadline for the filing of certificates of candidacies.

Former President Joseph Estrada and senators Noynoy Aquino and Manuel Villar are among the presidential candidates who will join Harapan: The ANC Presidential Forum on Dec. 2 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST).

Others expected to attend the forum are former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, former Public Works Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., Angeles City Councilor JC de los Reyes and environmentalist Nicanor Perlas.

Live on ANC and www.abs-cbnnews.com from 7 to 9 p.m., the forum is sponsored by the Commission on Elections and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV).

Harapan will be replayed on ABS-CBN’s Sunday’s Best on Dec. 6, 10:30 p.m.