Rappler's latest stories on opposition
Russian investigators search homes of Kremlin critics
The latest searches of members of the opposition come after Vladimir Putin, who has been in power for two decades, this month oversaw a controversial vote that allows him to extend his hold on power until 2036
Belarus detains dozens at opposition protests – rights group
Around 140 people – including 80 in Minsk – are detained, the Vyasna rights group says
'Three times the struggle': On lockdown with children with autism
Parents are left with no option but to think of their own ways to alleviate their kids’ pain. On top of the disruption to kids' routines, families face mounting financial pressures and health threats.
Dozens detained at Russian opposition protest
Veteran human rights campaigner Lev Ponomaryov, who chairs the For Human Rights organization, is among those detained in the sweep by national guard and police
Aquino to Filipinos: Speak now before you're stifled like De Lima
'Habang hindi pa tayo tinamaan, hindi kaya mas marapat dito na tayo manindigan? Kaysa naman maramdaman na natin ang nararamdaman ni Leila nang dire-diretso," says former president Noynoy Aquino
Cambodian opposition figure barred from flight in Malaysia
Sam Rainsy says he missed his flight from Kuala Lumpur and would catch another one to Jakarta early Thursday, November 14
Thailand won't allow Cambodian opposition leader to transit – prime minister
The Thai leader says: 'We will not allow anti-government (parties) to use Thailand as a base,' an apparent reference to Cambodian opposition Sam Rainsy
Activist Samira Gutoc's Twitter account hacked
Gutoc says her account was last accessed in Pasay City
Sedition case vs Robredo, opposition figures part of Duterte's 'authoritarian experiment' – De Lima
Detained Senator Leila de Lima believes the sedition case filed by the administration against Vice President Leni Robredo and her allies is 'a cog in [the] game plan to silence' democratic opposition
Belmonte defends opposition: Speaking the truth is not sedition
'Last I checked, ang katotohanan ay katotohanan pa rin, at hindi inciting to sedition,' says Liberal Party secretary-general and House Deputy Minority Leader Kit Belmonte
Police detain dozens at Moscow opposition protest
At least 89 are detained by police about an hour into the rally
Russian opposition plans election protest despite crackdown
This week, authorities jailed Russia President Vladimir Putin's top opponent for 30 days and launched a probe targeting his allies
Venezuela opposition leader calls for massive May Day protest
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido says the opposition rally on May 1 will be 'the biggest in the history of Venezuela' as he presses his attempt to unseat the president
Nigeria main opposition cry foul at rally cancellation
Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party, the main opposition camp, says it had been denied access to the Old Parade Ground venue, despite making payments and having obtained official approval
Mar Roxas says Ilonggo support won’t make him complacent
In their first sortie, the coalition candidates go to Capiz, Roxas’ home province and bailiwick
LP, Left did not form united opposition Senate slate due to 'basic differences'
Neri Colmenares says he is content with being just the plus one of the '8+1' opposition senatorial slate
Opposition on wooing voters: Make it about them, not Duterte
‘Many of them support the President and I get that, and I don’t think you need to challenge that at this point,’ says reelectionist Senator Bam Aquino
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LIVE: Opposition coalition introduces final Senate slate
Watch the launch of the opposition coalition slate on Rappler
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Ex-SolGen Hilbay banks on rags-to-riches story to boost Senate bid
'Lagi po akong dehado, pero...malaki po ang aking tiwala sa kapasidad ng mamamayan na sumipat ng qualifications at karakter ng ating mga senador,' he says
Hilbay, Macalintal complete official opposition senatorial slate
The opposition coalition, led by the Liberal Party, will field only 8 senatorial candidates
Opposition’s Senate bets unfazed by poor survey numbers
'Hindi naman ho kami tumitingin sa surveys. Kami ay tumitingin sa sentimiyento ng taongbayan,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano
Opposition coalition to announce final Senate slate on October 24
Vice President Leni Robredo says they are still deliberating whether or not to field a complete slate of 12 senatorial bets for the 2019 polls
Opposition coalition to announce Senate slate only after October 17
Senator Francis Pangilinan says opposition groups still 'needed more time' to finalize their senatorial slate for the 2019 elections
Robredo wants 'patriots' in opposition Senate slate
'We want leaders who are courageous enough to stand for whatever they think would be right for the Filipino people,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Robredo: Better results with 'calm, courageous' leadership
'Gusto ko sana ipakita na ang mabuting leadership ay na-a-achieve 'pag mag-adhere ka sa prinsipyo na nirerespeto mo ang dissenting opinions,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Rappler Talk: VP Leni Robredo on leading the opposition
On Thursday, September 13, Rappler sits down with Vice President Leni Robredo to discuss what she thinks the government should do to address the plight of the poor and the role the opposition should play now
LIST: Opposition reveals 18 possible names for 2019 Senate slate
(UPDATED) Dingdong Dantes is among the names being considered by the opposition, according to Liberal Party president and Senator Francis Pangilinan
Liberal Party: Duterte admin 'destabilizing itself'
(UPDATED) The Duterte administration should 'focus on rising prices of goods' instead of 'throwing baseless accusations,' says Liberal Party president Senator Francis Pangilinan
Robredo: Opposition coalition stands with Trillanes
(UPDATED) 'Gagawin natin ang lahat para hindi patuloy ang ganitong uri ng pagpapahirap para lang isilensyo ang ating mga gustong sabihin,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Malaysia's Anwar on PH: You can't abuse power vs opposition
The once-jailed Malaysian politician Anwar Ibrahim weighs in on attacks against President Rodrigo Duterte's critics, including Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
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Arroyo: No 'zero budget' for opposition lawmakers
Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo says this is her 'gesture of goodwill'
Mars makes closest approach to Earth in 15 years
'The Red Planet and Earth haven't been this close since 2003, and won't be again until 2035,' NASA says.
Robredo hits Duterte for 'untruth' on human rights
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo challenges human rights advocates, 'Beyond speaking truth to power, we must speak truth to the heart of every Filipino'
Nicaragua's Ortega refuses protest demands to step down
The Nicaraguan Center for Human Rights says 292 people have been killed in 3 months of protests and repression by police and paramilitaries using firearms
Don’t call Leni Robredo the opposition Messiah
The Vice President will not oppose just anything and everything about the Duterte administration, but she will be the unifying force of dissent
Nicaragua government forces regain control of opposition stronghold
The taking of Masaya by forces loyal to President Daniel Ortega was a significant development in 3 months of unrest that has left at least 280 people dead
[OPINION] 2019 elections the real battle for the opposition
It is in the voting precincts, not on Twitter or Facebook, where voters shake things up. Will the 2019 elections be game changing or make us slide faster to the kangkungan?
Robredo taking lead vs Duterte admin a ‘morale boost' for opposition
Administration critic Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says he is willing to take a step back and give Vice President Leni Robredo 'the space that she needs to deliver the message to the people'
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Duterte calls Robredo 'incompetent,' unfit for presidency
President Rodrigo Duterte makes the disparaging remark after Vice President Leni Robredo announced she would unite and lead voices opposing Duterte
Robredo declares she will lead, unite opposition vs Duterte
(UPDATED) 'It is becoming apparent mas malakas 'yung loob ng ibang magboses 'pag merong sinasandalan na grupo na pareho 'yung paniniwala sa kanya. At 'yun 'yung role ko na pag-isahin 'yung boses na 'yun,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Nicaragua unrest mounts as gov't-opposition talks resume
Nicaragua's influential Catholic bishops say delegates from both sides are evaluating a proposal to organize new elections for March 2019 rather than at the end of 2021 as scheduled
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With Sereno for charm offensive, opposition projects strong front
The ousted chief justice calls on Tindig Pilipinas to join with other forces, but Senator Hontiveros says they still have a fundamental difference with the Left
Nicaragua's Ortega holds crisis talks with opposition after unrest
The Church-mediated dialogue involves representatives of university students who are leading the protests against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, as well as some from business groups and unions
Malaysia's opposition makes strong early gains – unofficial tallies
The ruling Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition has so far won 34 parliamentary seats, while opposition alliance Pact of Hope was on 40, according to a count on the website of the pro-government Star newspaper
Over 1,000 protesters held during anti-Putin rallies
(3rd UPDATE) 'Craven old man Putin thinks he is a tsar,' Navalny says on Twitter ahead of the demonstrations. 'But he is not our tsar.'
