Some 1Sambayan members concerned over ‘premature’ endorsementConvenors of opposition coalition 1Sambayan pose for a photo with Vice President Leni Robredo in one of their meetings to unify the opposition against President Rodrigo Duterte's anointed bets. MANILA, Philippines — Eight groups allied with 1Sambayan expressed concern on Friday that any endorsement by the opposition coalition of a presidential candidate is still "premature" and may hinder it from unifying non-administration bets for the 2022 elections. 1Sambayan has endorsed Vice President Leni Robredo, the de facto face of the opposition and of the minority Liberal Party, to run for president. "This would also allow all unification efforts, including [Vice President Leni] Robredo’s to proceed unhampered,” they added. Carpio said these discussions would continue even after they have endorsed Robredo, but with the goal of them withdrawing in favor of the vice president.

Source: Philippine Star October 02, 2021 00:56 UTC