MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – In anticipation of the eventual acquittal of former Senator Leila de Lima in the last remaining criminal case filed against her, a group identified with the political opposition is set to launch a new party in preparation for the next Philippine presidential elections.

Distancing itself from the Liberal Party, the independent party under which Leni Robredo ran and lost, and the all-hype 1Sambayan, this new political party rallies behind former Senator Leila de Lima who, just today was acquitted in one of the two remaining criminal cases against her.

The new group is also considering fielding de Lima as its presidential candidate in 2028.

The new party will be called LDP: Leila DeLima Party.