Thread by @rapplerdotcom

Federation of Free Workers (FFW) president Sonny Matula says they "welcome the endorsement of 1Sambayan for VP Leni to run for president. We need to avoid trap of falling into old Machiavellian scheme of those in power. The simple trick of divide, win and conquer." | @lianbuan

@lianbuan Matula ran for the Senate in 2019 under a historic unified ticket of Labor Win. In that ticket was Leody de Guzman who has announced intent to run for president in 2022. | via @lianbuan

@lianbuan Matula: Nagkausap na kami ni Leody that we are committed to the 1Sambayan process since last year. We can't disregard our commitment with 1Sambayan by an instant or surprise decision of one group in our TU rank. | via @lianbuan

@lianbuan Former Bayan Muna rep Teddy Casiño: We respect 1Sambayan's decision. On our part, Bayan Muna has not decided who to support for 2022 yet. | via @lianbuan

@lianbuan Casiño: Effort to unite Duterte's challengers will be needed even after the filing of candidacies. I'm not in position to say whether it's the right time or not. But it will certainly be difficult for 1Sambayan to play its role of unifier because it already limited its options.

@lianbuan Casiño: Robredo is a worthy candidate no doubt. But a unified opposition is equally important and to do this, all options should still be explored. | via @lianbuan