Philippine opposition figures bicker over People Power protest actions

Factions of the Philippine opposition are clashing again, this time over planned protest actions on the People Power anniversary. With no middle ground found, the two groups will hold separate rallies. This raises questions about their ability to unite on larger issues, such as the 2028 elections.

Factions of the Philippine opposition are fighting each other again, this time over planned protest actions marking the anniversary of People Power. No middle ground was reached between the two groups, leading them to organize separate rallies.

The report questions how they can unite on bigger battles, such as the 2028 elections, if they cannot agree on this issue. It was reported by Dwight de Leon and published on February 24, 2026.

This disagreement over protests highlights ongoing divisions within the opposition, which could impact their broader strategy against the administration. However, no further details on the specific groups or exact rally locations were provided in the report.

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