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Leni Robredo's exit opens path for 2028 coalition, says Trillanes

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Leni Robredo's exit opens path for 2028 coalition, says Trillanes MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said former Vice President Leni Robredo’s decision to stay out of the 2028 presidential race is a “welcome development” that could help the opposition unify behind a single candidate. “I think that's a welcome development, because we would rather push for somebody who is very mu...
The narrative presented by Trillanes reflects a strategic pivot in Philippine opposition politics, where unity and coalition-building are framed as essential to countering the Duterte faction’s continued influence. The strongest version of this argument is that Robredo’s withdrawal creates space for a more viable candidate—like Hontiveros—to emerge, while also allowing Robredo to leverage her political capital as a kingmaker. Trillanes’ call for a coalition that includes Marcos administration al...