Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV has urged supporters of former Vice President and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, commonly known as “Kakampinks,” to rally behind Senator Risa Hontiveros for the 2028 presidential election.
In a recent interview with One PH, Trillanes expressed his full support for Hontiveros, noting that the lawmaker is prepared to serve as the standard-bearer for the traditional opposition.
“Yung handa na, edi doon ako. Kaya ang ineendorso ko at susuportahan ko ay si Sen. Risa Hontiveros,” Trillanes stated.
Hontiveros has previously stated her willingness to run for president if selected by her camp, though she remains open to stepping aside if another candidate has a stronger chance against Vice President Sara Duterte, who has announced her intention to run in 2028.
Meanwhile, Senator Bam Aquino has also emerged as a potential opposition standard-bearer following his strong second-place finish in the 2025 senatorial races despite trailing in early pre-election surveys.
Trillanes’ endorsement follows Robredo’s reaffirmation that her decision against seeking the presidency again is final. Despite her stance, allies such as Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Representative Leila de Lima and Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan—Robredo’s 2022 running mate—maintain hope that she might reconsider.