question for both candidate po, Cavite has seen significant economic growth, attracting more people to move into the province. However, along with this development, there has also been a noticeable rise in crime rates. What are your specific plans to address public safety while sustaining economic stability and growth in the province?

Thank you! We are joined by Je Donolo, running for councilor in Dasmarinas City. Abeng has to leave the panel too. Thank you for your questions so far @here

A lot of Philippine governments show the name and face of their officials in government branding such as ayuda, utilitary vehicles, ambulances, firetrucks, government facilities, basketball courts, and barangay halls, however the feeling of government service feels detached and the intention is more centered on the exposure of the political individual. What are your thoughts on this?

The students are talking amongst themselves. Why are the candidates answering in general daw, why parang theyre not giving answers sa specific questions daw

Cavite has one of the fastest-growing populations in the country, with over 4 million residents as of the 2020 Census and a large percentage are school-age children. Public schools are overcrowded, with some classrooms holding up to 60–70 students per class, far beyond the ideal 35:1 student-teacher ratio. In 2023, the DepEd CALABARZON region reported continued shortages in classrooms, teachers, and learning materials especially in urbanized areas like Bacoor, Dasmariñas, and General Trias. While previous administrations focused on infrastructure—building more schools and classrooms learning outcomes remain low, and dropout rates among senior high school students are still concerning.

Given this context, what’s your concrete plan to improve not just access to education, but the actual quality of learning in Cavite? And how will you ensure long-term investment in teacher training, curriculum development, and student support beyond just building more buildings?

Thanks for the question! :)

Money is a heavy factor that helps in development overall. My question is: which sector would you focus more on, quality education or directly incentivise prosperous businesses that brings money to Cavite?

I really want to ask this question. what SDG is the focus of the candidates?

Thank you for the questions pala, everyone. We have ended the event na but let’s continue discussion on local issues in this chat room. Until the next kapihan! @here

Water problems in areas under Villar-owned PrimeWater was a major issue during our Cavite elections kapihan @here In Bulacan, the same issue, reported here by Lian Buan:

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/since-villar-primewater-took-over-bulacan-residents-suffering-years/

same in Cagayan de Oro

@Jhing Ano ang experience niyo sa Cagayan Oro? Firsthand experience mo ba ito Jhing?

read it online I think FB

EDSA rehab postponed until after midterm polls
The Department of Public Works and Highways initially planned to start construction work by the end of March and then moved it to April

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/infrastructure/edsa-rehabilitation-may-2025/

Philippine Village Hotel demolition set on April 21 for NAIA Terminal 5 construction
'Right after Holy Week, ide-demolish na ‘yan. Gagawa tayo ng panibagong terminal, ‘yan ang Terminal 5. So, siguro in two to three years’ time, that will be finished and expect a lot of improvements na mangyayari pa,' says NNIC general manager Lito Alvarez

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/infrastructure/philippine-village-hotel-demolition-april-2025/

@here During our Cavite kapihan, Caviteños flagged the bad service of Villar-owned PrimeWater, which entered into an agreement with the Dasmariñas water district for water distribution. Read this story by reporter @Dwight de Leon, based on the discussions at the kapihan with gubernatorial candidate Abeng Remulla, candidate for Dasmariñas councilor Je Denolo, and 3rd district rep candidate Marvyn Maristela : https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/cavite-polls-spotlight-residents-grievances-villar-primewater-2025/

Court orders LWUA to keep hands off Cagayan de Oro water utility
Court says LWUA can only intervene if a local water district defaults on a loan specifically owed to the agency based on the Provincial Water Utilities Act

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/court-orders-lwua-hands-off-cagayan-de-oro-water-district/

Marcos extends Meralco’s franchise for another 25 years
The franchise renewal comes amid overcharging concerns and questions surrounding Meralco's $3.3-billion partnership with AboitizPower and San Miguel Corporation

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/business/marcos-jr-extends-meralco-franchise-april-2025/