HAPPENING NOW: Comelec’s 2nd presidential debate takes place in Sofitel. All presidential candidates except for dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are in attendance. | via @maxskang

#Blueprint2022 Moderator Ces Drilon introduces the candidates and notes Marcos’ absence. | via @maxskang

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HAPPENING NOW: A press conference with the eight UAAP student governments where each shares the results of their respective schools' mock polls. The event can be streamed at fb.watch/c7qvZUqTR8/ | via @whimsicottly @whimsicottly At this point, Jason Marfori of Adamson University, Sanggunian Presdient Kara Angan, Giorgino Escoto of DLSU, Kristoff Luzon of FEU, Yoniel Acebuche of NU, and Raymond Cayabyab of UE Manila have given their statements representing their student bodies. | via @whimsicottly

JUST IN: The second semester of AY 2019-2020 has been shortened and will end on May 8. In a recently-released memo, the Office of the Vice President explained that eligible non-graduating students will receive a passing (P) mark instead of letter grades. (1/4) Eligible non-graduating students will not have their yearly QPIs computed for AY 2019-2020, and are automatically promoted to the next school year, meaning that retention requirements are also waived for both major and minor programs this year. (2/4)

HAPPENING NOW: Filipinos’ Hope for a Better Life in Japan: Resilience, Adaptability, and Strong Community Bond at SOM 111. #TALAB2019 | via @whimsicottly The host introduces the first speaker, Japanese Studies Program Professor Carlos Santos. #TALAB2019 | via @whimsicottly