Karen Davila on backlash after moderating 2016 presidential debate: ‘It petrified me’

Inquirer.net - Oct 27, 2026

Karen Davila recounted facing backlash after she moderated the 2016 presidential debate, admitting it “traumatized” her and prompted her to take a break from social media. The veteran broadcast journalist spoke about this during an interview on “Beyond the Exchange with Rico Hizon,” which aired last Saturday, Oct. 24. The topic was brought up after

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