Duterte wants more time to explain platform

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday requested for more time to explain to the people their platforms of government.

As Pilipinas Debates 2016 hosts Mike Enriquez and Jessica Soho were wrapping up the third round and saying that the presidential candidates will be given 60 seconds for their closing statements, Duterte said they should be given an hour more.

"Give us time to explain further our platform," he said.

The first presidential debate, which started at 5 p.m., should end by 7 p.m.

The three more debates that will also be organized by the Commission on Elections will also run for two hours each.

The second debate, in panel format, will be held in Visayas, scheduled on March 20, with TV5 and The Philippine Star.

The third presidential debate will be in Luzon on April 24 with ABS-CBN and Manila Bulletin. It will be in a town hall format.

A vice-presidential debate will be held in Metro Manila on April 10, with CNN Philippines, Business Mirror and Rappler. —ALG, GMA News