Mudslinging! Can Manila be saved?

Indeed both looked pathetic, but more pathetic is Manila for what is the future of this key city in the hands of either of this two aging politician. They are old but have not learned ethics. If they they don't even know the meaning of respect, then how can we expect them to rule the people with respect? Both of them tried to destroy each others image and by so doing they have both destroyed their own selves. In a way the non-censorship of their hot debate did one thing good. It revealed their true color. The kind of persons they really are. I remembered Erap calling the very respectable Senator Jovito Salonga 'senile'. But the good old man must be old but he talks with sense and has been forever living in dignity. This Erap should use the word senile to himself. He is on his second childhood stage together with Dirty Harry. They talked like kids for they do not know yet what is right from wrong. Is there any hope for Manila? The answer is obvious.

too bad there is no 3rd candidate to be an alternative option against the 2. How Greedy Erap can be, He was a Mayor of San Juan, A Senator , A vice President and now a Mayor, He is like the first person who wants to be a mayor of 2 different cities,I know he did it since his family already dominated San Juan so now he wanted a new city to build a dynasty with.

Ah yeah, i saw this one, and even the ones on national tv in a morning show where both have challenged each other on who was born in "tondo" (a place in manila). Boy aren't they even thinking about what they can do for the poor city, but they are battling out like children on who was born where. I think these two were just putting a show, yes that is true... there could be more underneath. I wonder what is the reason why Erap would run in Manila as mayor when he handled san juan for years before becoming the president, right? This just do not make sense to me and it wonders me and makes me think what could be the reason. I am sure Mr. Lim has a more valid reason of running as he was in the place and serving the place longer than i could remember.

I am not a fans of them. I don't know why they are acted like people who are not professional. They are like kids slinging mud's to one another. Yes, you are right, if we are the COMELEC, better to disqualify them. I don't like Erap, he is like Gloria. Greedy of the position. He don't want to admin that he loss already

That two candidates are not a good example to the youth who become the future leader. They must tell their suppose to be the agenda not quarreling and throwing of wrong-doings in the fast. Residents of Manila must determine thoroughly of whom of the two are they going to vote for mayoralty.

I am really wondering why Erap keep on running for a position, when she was convicted and pardoned during the Arroyo administration. Maybe he still wants power and more money because he has many children by many women. And to think that his daughter by Laarni Enriquez, are in London stodying. How sosyal! Where is he getting all the money for the upkeep of his children and mistresses. I would rather choose Lim than Erap.

Well only manila voters can decide on that.i just hope that no one would vote for the two oldies and give chance to new blood of politicians.

Hello eileenleyva, i don't know whom i should trust but my mom has been a LIM fan since she was a public school teacher in Manila. but i can understand how LIM became so old with politics that he wasn't the man he use to be, still using his old style but he should have act wiser now compare to his attitude then. besides, how come they didn't have a third candidate

I haven't watched this but have definitely read about it earlier. I guess these debates are a bit helpful especially to concerned Filipino citizens. With that said, words are just words, and they don't mean anything until they're back up with great action and results. I hope Manila could have a great leader that could really make it a better capital city, on par with the other capital cities of the world.

Erap has a score to settle with Lim, for deserting him during EDSA II . You are right, it has become a contest to determine who is saying or not saying the truth in a showbiz and comical style, all personal accusations , getting out of hand and veering away from their political platform on how the city would benefit.

I had seen that show for just a few minutes. But I didn't continue watching it, I didn't like what they were doing on tv.

there's always hope for manila. im not pro erap or lim... but let us give them a chance since we don't have a choice... if only mr. moreno had enough guts to run as mayor in manila it could've been better. young fresh mind... full of hope and positivity...