JC to be featured in GMAnews.TV

Two presidential aspirants to be featured in GMANews.TV web shows

On September 24, two presidential aspirants will answer questions from Internet users in real time on the second webcast of Exchange, the first ever Philippine live chat forum for 2010 candidates and experts.

Environmentalist Nicanor “Nicky" Perlas declared his intention to run for the presidency last June 17, 2009. He has never occupied any public office but has extensive experience in advocacy work and policy-making. He says that his bid for the highest office is motivated by his desire for change.

“Somebody has to step up there, somebody that can give the people who want change a real choice," Perlas said.

Ang Kapatiran’s JC de los Reyes is a city councilor of Olongapo city. He is one of the youngest presidential aspirants and is perceived to be one of the "alternative candidates" in next year’s elections.

Web users may chat with the two candidates by registering at www.allaccess.com.ph and logging on to www.gmanews.tv.

Exchange is the first ever live chat forum where Filipinos from all over the world can log in and chat on real time with the election candidates. This gives Internet users a chance to personally interview 2010 aspirants about their opinions, plans, and advocacy platforms. (Click here to visit the Facebook fan page ofExchange.)

Nicky Perlas will be online at 11 AM (Philippine time) while JC delos Reyes will chat with users at 3 PM (Philippine time).

They will also be interviewed for Examine, a question-and-answer web show that will be aired at a later date. Users may email their questions to examine@gmanews.tv before September 24.

Examine features election candidates and experts who will answer the top ten questions received from the public. Questions will be sent in and pooled from various sources including text messaging, email and social media websites like Facebook and Twitter.-GMANews.Tv