Debate 2019: The GMA Senatorial Faceoff — live stream, date, time, TV info, when and where to watch

True to its commitment to delivering the most credible coverage of the upcoming May polls, GMA News and Public Affairs mounts Debate 2019: The GMA Senatorial Face-Off.

This senatorial debate will be moderated by GMA News pillar Vicky Morales and senior news anchor Pia Arcangel. Esteemed GMA News pillars Jessica Soho, Arnold Clavio, Howie Severino, and Mel Tiangco join the debate as panel members.

When and where to watch, stream, listen:

Debate 2019 airs on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at 9:50 p.m. after Magpakailanman.

The debate will also stream on GMA News Online and the GMA News social media platforms.

The debate will also be broadcast over Super Radyo dzBB.

International channel:

International viewers can also watch the debate by subscribing to GMA Pinoy TV.

Debate format:

The first round will see senatorial bets under the scrutiny of the country’s most respected broadcast journalists. In this round, each candidate must answer a main question from their pre-selected interrogator. Soho, Clavio, Severino, and Tiangco will ask the main questions, while other candidates have the opportunity to ask their fellow candidate a follow-up question.

In the second round, candidates with opposing views shall debate on key national issues. In this round, senatorial hopefuls will argue for or against a particular issue, and will be paired with another candidate who has an opposing view. Should the Philippines legalize divorce? Should term limits be removed? These are just some of the questions that are up for debate.

Debate 2019: The GMA Senatorial Face-Off aims to help citizens make an informed choice in the upcoming elections. On Saturday night, voters will get the opportunity to know the senatorial aspirants better and find out where each candidate stands on the most pressing issues. —JST, GMA News