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MANILA, Philippines – Akbayan Party said on Monday it will throw its full support behind Senator Risa Hontiveros’ presidential bid in 2028 should she decide to run, kickstarting efforts to mobilize the party’s political machinery to mount a possible campaign.
Hontiveros could be the leader “who can help lift and fix our nation,” Akbayan said, amid what it described as deep-seated issues confronting the Philippines, ranging from a faltering economy and growing public skepticism of the government.
“Amid a deep governance crisis, and the fatigue, hardship and frustration of millions of Filipinos, we continue to seek a leader with integrity, competence, and a clear stand,” the party said in a Facebook post in Filipino.
“Because of this, Akbayan Party recognizes the growing call for Senator Risa Hontiveros as a presidential candidate in 2028, and her readiness to stand as the standard-bearer of the democratic opposition,” it added.
