In a dazzling display of political innovation, former Senator Antonio Trillanes proposes a vibrant “red and pink” coalition to tackle the formidable Duterte clan in the 2025 senatorial elections.

The fusion of Marcos loyalists’ scarlet fervor with the opposition’s evolved hue from yellow to pink promises a visual feast rivaling any rainbow.

As the once “dilawan” opposition morphed into the “pinklawan,” what new moniker should this coalition embrace? “Raspberrian” might just fit the bill, evoking a fruity blend as unpredictable as Philippine politics itself.

Picture campaign rallies bursting with raspberry-hued confetti, slogans like “Sweet, but with a kick!” Could this be the sweet concoction to finally dethrone the Dutertes?

Only time will tell if this chromatic coalition is a recipe for political success or just another flavor of the month.

Both women grabbed last week’s news headlines: one being exonerated of drug-related criminal charges brought against her by the administration of Rodrigo Duterte, the other resigning her Cabinet post as DepEd Secretary of the Bongbong Marcos Administration.

The Adobo Chronicles conducted a random, unofficial straw poll on which lady politician Filipinos would vote for if the choice for president in the 2028 elections boils down to Leila de Lima or Sara Duterte.

Loud and clear, poll voters overwhelmingly chose de Lima, 63% to 37%.

Interestingly enough, both are being touted as the leader of the political opposition!