DUMAGUETE City – The Diocesan Electoral Board (DEB) here is gearing up to hold its series of candidates’ forum beginning March 26, the start of the official campaign period for local candidates.

The forum is part of the DEB’s activities to educate voters and help them choose the right candidates during the May 10 automated polls, said Jennifer Tilos, manager of the Philippine Information Agency here.

Tilos, a member of the DEB, said the opening salvo is set on the evening of March 26 at the Quezon Park.

Candidates for the position of governor (four), vice governor (three) and congressman for the 2nd district (four) shall be presented to the public.

The candidates shall be given equal time to present their political platforms to be followed by an open forum where questions from the crowd will be accommodated, Tilos said.

Other schedules include April 7 in Jimalalud town for candidates for governor, vice governor and congressional candidates of the 1st district; April 7, in Siaton town in the 3rd district.

Candidates for board members in the three districts of the province shall also be presented during similar forums on April 16 in Jimalalud, April 20 in Siaton and April 23 in Dumaguete.

Due to the large number of candidates for mayors, vice mayors and councilors in the capital city of Dumaguete, three forums shall be held on April 27, 29 and 30, Tilos said. (PNA)