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Opposition’s consensus on Sara Duterte issues ‘a must,’ says expert

February 19, 2026 at 02:00 PM
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Opposition’s consensus on Sara Duterte issues ‘a must,’ says expert
MANILA, Philippines — The primary opposition needs to have a “consensus” on the Duterte question following the “misunderstanding” between two of its prominent figures, a political analyst said on Thursday. University of the Philippines political science professor Jean Franco made such remarks amid the perceived cracks with the group as former senator Sonny Trillanes IV

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MANILA, Philippines — The primary opposition needs to have a “consensus” on the Duterte question following the “misunderstanding” between two of its prominent figures, a political analyst said on Thursday. University of the Philippines political science professor Jean Franco made such remarks amid the perceived cracks with the group as former senator Sonny Trillanes IV This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
MANILA, Philippines — The primary opposition needs to have a “consensus” on the Duterte question following the “misunderstanding” between two of its prominent figures, a political analyst said on Thursday. University of the Philippines political science professor Jean Franco made such remarks amid the perceived cracks with the group as former senator Sonny Trillanes IV

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