[7] Impact Hub Manila also organized the Vote Pilipinas campaign with COMELEC, which aimed to provide non-partisan comprehensive information on candidates.

This is due to Impact Hub's inability to pay ₱14 million, or 68.4 percent of its ₱20.6-million contract with hotel operator Sofitel.

The last two back-to-back debates were supposed to be held in a town hall format, with two moderators and a post-debate roundtable.

[10] Candidates followed safety protocols stated by Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF).

Norberto Gonzales selected job creation as his focus, stating that he will push for cheaper access to capital for businesses.

Manny Pacquiao stated that he will focus on attracting investments, promoting exports, and smarter government spending.

De Guzman promised to strengthen Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) centers.

Moreno vowed to invest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and agriculture for state universities.

[25] Gonzales commented that it would take some time to upskill workers, emphasizing the need to focus on self-generated jobs instead.

Amidst the rise of oil prices, almost all candidates agreed that the excise tax should be suspended, although they recognized that it would not be enough.

He later called out the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), incorrectly stating that it was composed of lawyers.

Abella promised to form a "health security council" to consult all stakeholders while highlighting the need for free mass testing and eliminating vaccine hesitancy.

Gonzales agreed with Robredo's statement, and added that he would also appeal to the United Nations to stop Western countries from turning the pandemic into a "business."

De Guzman criticized BBB, stating that the funds for the projects should have been used for the government's pandemic response instead.

Moreno, Robredo, Lacson, and de Guzman called on the heirs of the elder Marcos to pay the estate and income taxes owed to the state.

[28] All candidates denounced fake news and disinformation and asserted that social media to be controlled and held accountable.

[31] Lacson cited his stint as the Chief of the Philippine National Police and pointed out that he is the only candidate who risked his life for the country.

"[33] Montemayor vowed "Godly leadership" and peace and also promised to abolish the IATF and mandatory vaccination.

Two candidates, Lito Atienza and Sara Duterte, did not attend the debate, with the former being absent for health reasons.

[44] Rizalito David favored keeping the current setup but added that it needed to be made more effective.

Manny SD Lopez rejected the proposal to make an anti-corruption agency, asserting that present institutions such as the courts and media are sufficient for countering corruption.

Willie Ong proposed making Commission on Audit (COA) reports and statements of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALNs) public, but that there must be due process.

David commented that the country would be more progressive if leaders listened to "what God is telling," while Serapio noted that the government's current system "betrays public trust" and likened it to the fable of the turtle and scorpion.

Pangilinan noted that he was a principal author of an anti-dynasty bill in the Senate, but it had not been passed due to time restraints.

Sotto stated that the country should produce its own vaccines and medical supplies and also highlighted the need to properly compensate health workers.

All candidates agreed that the 200-peso fuel subsidy given by the government was insufficient to address the rise of oil prices.

David stated that he will push for making a commission to address the country's "moral, ethical and spiritual problems."

Ong promised to suggest measures to improve food safety and address mental health issues.

Ong emphasized his role as a doctor, stating that his goal is to help Filipinos live longer, citing the risk of another pandemic surge or nuclear war.

COMELEC streamed the debate on its social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.