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SOON: Opposition coalition 1Sambayan to announce their pick for president in the 2022 elections. | via @XaveGregorio

@XaveGregorio BREAKING: 1Sambayan endorses Vice President Leni Robredo for president in the 2022 elections. | via @XaveGregorio

1Sambayan convenor Antonio Carpio says they have conveyed to Vice President Leni Robredo that they have chosen her as their candidate for president and they expect her response anytime now. | via @XaveGregorio

Carpio says Robredo not accepting 1Sambayan's endorsement is a 'remote possibility,' "She is willing to save the country from plunder, from the dictatorship, she is willing to accept the challenge." | via @XaveGregorio

Carpio: "One of the reasons why we decided to make the announcement now so that our voice can be heard also by other candidates. This big group of organizations that is backing Leni, perhaps they can join us also." | via @XaveGregorio

Carpio says unity talks with other presidential aspirants continue in the hopes that they withdraw in favor of Robredo. | via @XaveGregorio

Carpio says that should Robredo decline their endorsement, 1Sambayan convenors will meet again. | via @XaveGregorio

Carpio says he will decline if he is picked by Robredo to be her running mate, noting that this is a conflict of interest as he is 1Sambayan chair. | via @XaveGregorio