Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The vice presidency is just a heartbeat away from the presidency. That’s why in the upcoming elections, choosing a vice president is just as important as choosing a president.
Gunning for the second highest national post in the May polls are Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Sen. Gregorio “Gringo” Honasan, Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo and Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.
All of these candidates have confirmed their attendance for the only vice presidential debate, hosted by CNN Philippines in partnership with Business Mirror and the Commission on Elections, on Sunday (April 10) at the University of Santo Tomas.
Here’s a quick look at the vice presidential candidates’ careers in the government and their bills that were passed into law before December 1, 2015 of the last congress:
CNN Philippines, in partnership with Business Mirror, will host the vice presidential debate of the Commission on Elections’ PiliPinas 2016 debate series on April 10 in Metro Manila.
