Twitter is where political conversations happen and where you can see all sides of a conversation especially during the #Debate2019 that aired last night. From press freedom and economy to criminal liability and political dynasties; candidates and Filipinos worldwide shared their thoughts on Twitter realtime. See how the senatorial debate that occurred last night unfolded on Twitter from the heatmap below.
Twitter Data
With #Debate2019, conversations on Twitter revolved on national issues and policies, and on the track record and personal views of the senatoriables. Here were the top keywords used during the senatorial face-off:
Twitter serves as an avenue for users to join the real-time public discourse and express their views on relevant matters. It also helps Tweeps deepen their understanding, and have a wider perspective on issues. This contributes in the formulation of an informed opinion. Hence, it can be a tool to gauge the public opinion for the nearing election. These are the top mentioned candidates and top emojis used during the debate.
As the candidates argued and gave dissenting opinions, Tweeps joined in by either giving their support for their bets while others voiced their dismay. Here were some of the top Tweets during the debate.
This is how Chel Diokno roasted Imee Marcos to ashes. Issue is removal of term limits, Marcos says yes to removal, Diokno says no. #Debate2019 pic.twitter.com/4aHA6e1988
— jp
plus why (@dumidyeypee) February 9, 2019
Go, Imee!
Go to hell. #Debate2019
— HIDILYN KLUM (@Punongbayan_) February 9, 2019
This man burned a Marcos tonight. He must win this race. #Debate2019 pic.twitter.com/9os4ClF0CF
— TINO (@yourcupoftino) February 9, 2019
FINAL VERDICT:
THE PROGRESSIVE UNDERDOGS WON THIS DEBATE:
Colmenares
Gutoc
DioknoShantay, you stay.
Tañada, De Guzman, you're safe.#Debate2019 pic.twitter.com/oZESiH10qp
— Mamatay na Sinungaling Era (@vengefulJC) February 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/tavvias/status/1094239648950345728
#Debate2019 on Twitter
The senatoriables were put on the hot seat during the first part of the debate as seasoned journalists served as panelists who threw questions on relevant national and political issues, and grilled the candidates on their competencies and track records. Tweeps applauded them for their straightforwardness.
Imagine Mel Tiangco as one of your thesis panel.
Every part of me will shake even the saliva that will come out of my mouth. #Debate2019
— Mara Javier
(@themayiyiyey) February 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/irapalomares/status/1094234809201610752
At the second part of the debate, the candidates had a face-off with one another. They were given the chance to explain their stand on certain issues. As the debate intensified, Tweeps shared their reactions and vent their emotions as the candidates grilled fellow senatoriables.
https://twitter.com/TheRainBro/status/1094250350981242880
This smol man Colmenares is making a lot more sense than the two, Pimentel & Padilla, combined. #Debate2019
— kyü (@kyukyurii) February 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/nickyhcastillo/status/1094256870104084480
Viewers of the GMA Senatorial Face-off expressed their delight to what they consider a well-researched program.
Mel Tiangco, Arnold Clavio, Howie Severino, Jessica Soho are fearless in throwing questions to the senatoriables
so pleasant to see Vicky Morales and Pia Arcangel as moderators, they are so beautiful on screen…
#Debate2019
— kers regis (@KerwinRegis) February 9, 2019
https://twitter.com/theladysea/status/1094254469229948928
Bet ko ang mga questions from the panel of GMA journos, so far. Tough questions that need to be asked. #Debate2019
— Guien Garma | #DefendAcademicFreedom (@GuienEPGarma) February 9, 2019
In case you missed last night’s debate, you can also see how it unfolded on Twitter from this Twitter Moments. Don’t forget to share your thoughts by using the hashtag #Debate2019, #Eleksyon2019, and other related hashtags.
Twitter is where political conversations happen and #Debate2019 by @gmanews drew multiple conversation from different angles, allowing people to see every side of the candidates.https://t.co/rRY25CxpzM
— Twitter Philippines (@TwitterPH) February 10, 2019
#StayTuned on Twitter
Twitter is where you can #SeeEverySide of what’s happening with the upcoming Senatorial Election. So, stay tuned on Twitter and keep yourself updated about #Eleksyon2019 by following @COMELEC, and the senatorial candidates’ official Twitter accounts below.
| Shariff Albani | @ShariffAlbani |
| Gary Alejano | @GaryAlejano |
| Sonny Angara | @sonnyangara |
| Bam Aquino | @bamaquino |
| Nancy Binay | @SenatorBinay |
| Pia Cayetano | @piacayetano |
| Glenn Chong | @AttyGlennChong |
| Neri Colmenares | @ColmenaresPH |
| Bato Dela Rosa | @batoupdates |
| Chel Diokno | @ChelDiokno |
| JV Ejercito | @jvejercito |
| Jinggoy Estrada | @anak_ng_masa |
| Larry Gadon | @attygadon |
| Bong Go | @sap_bong_go |
| Samira Gutoc | @SamiraGutoc |
| Florin Hilbay | @fthilbay |
| Macaromy Macalintal | @attyromymac |
| Jiggy Manicad | @jiggymanicad |
| Imee Marcos | @ManangImee |
| Jose Sonny Matula | @sonnysays_ |
| Willie Ong | @DocWillieOng |
| Gen Pederalismo Pedroso | @GenPederalismo |
| Koko Pimentel | @SenKOKOPimentel |
| Grace Poe | @SenGracePOE |
| Bong Revilla | @bongrevillajrph |
| Dan Kaibigan Roleda | @dankaibigan19 |
| Mar Roxas | @MARRoxas |
| Erin Tanada | @erintanada |
| Cynthia Villar | @Cynthia_Villar |
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