MANILA, Philippines — Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, president of the formerly ruling Liberal Party, backed calls for the opposition to unite behind a single presidential candidate in next year’s elections. Among the officials seen as a potential candidate for president is Vice President Leni Robredo, who is LP chair. LP's Robredo is among the politicians being considered by 1Sambayan as its potential presidential candidate. Pangilinan said they have discussed the possibility of fielding Robredo as the opposition’s presidential candidate for 2022, but also acknowledged that the opposition may choose to field someone else. Aside from Robredo, 1Sambayan is considering Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, Senators Nancy Binay and Grace Poe, and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV as canddiates for president or vice president.

Source: Philippine Star June 10, 2021 07:18 UTC