RAGE Coalition

Reform Alliance for Accountability, Good Governance and Ethics Coalition
AbbreviationRAGE Coalition
LeaderSebastian Duterte
FoundersSebastian Duterte
Pantaleon Alvarez
Mike Defensor
FoundedApril 12, 2026 (2026-04-12)
Preceded byDuterTen (senate coalition)
IdeologyDutertism
Populism
Federalism
Reformism
Sinophilia
Political positionRight-wing to far-right
Coalition members
Colors  Red

The Reform Alliance for Accountability, Good Governance, and Ethics Coalition,[1] originally named as the Reform Alliance for Good Governance and Accountability Coalition, or known as the RAGE Coalition, is a major national opposition political coalition in the Philippines formed in 2026 by the supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his administration, as well as by Vice President Sara Duterte and her 2028 presidential bid and to contest the ruling Marcos administration in the 2028 Philippine general election.[2]

The coalition is nationally led by Davao City mayor Sebastian Duterte, the son of Rodrigo and the brother of Sara.[3] The coalition is described as a "multi-sectoral" alliance of political groups, civic organizations, and grassroots movements that advocate for reform in government.[4][5][6][7]

History

Political parties under the RAGE Coalition
Political Party Abbr. Leader Date joined Citation
Partido Demokratiko Pilipino
Philippine Democratic Party		 PDP Sebastian Duterte April 12, 2026 [2]
Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma
Party for Democratic Reform		 Reporma Pantaleon Alvarez April 12, 2026
Reform PH - People's Party
Reform Philippines - People's Party		 RP Mike Defensor April 12, 2026
Hugpong ng Pagbabago
Alliance of Change		 HUP Sara Duterte May 25, 2026 [8]

2026

The RAGE Coalition was formally launched on April 12, 2026, at the Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila.[9] The launch was led by Davao City mayor Sebastian Duterte a day after being appointed the party president of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP).[10][11] The coalition includes three main parties, the PDP, the Partido para sa Demokratikong Reporma (Reporma), and the Reform PH Party (RP) and more than 600 other affiliated organizations.[10][12] The launch had many notable political figures such as senators Bong Go and Robin Padilla, former executive secretary Vic Rodriguez, congressman and son of senator Rodante Marcoleta, Paolo Marcoleta, lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, lawyer and former press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles, former congressman Mike Defensor, congressman Leandro Leviste, lawyer Raul Lambino, lawyer Jimmy Bondoc, former house speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, several members of the Duterte cabinet and others.[4][13][14][15] Senator Ronald dela Rosa gave an audio message to the coalition supporting it and reaffirming his support for vice president Sara Duterte, despite having a continued absence in the senate since November 11, 2025.[16][17] Sebastian Duterte then criticized the Marcos administration due to the 2026 oil crisis, the handling of flood control projects scandal with Duterte calling it "self-destruction" for Marcos,[18] corruption, and the rise of illegal drugs.[19][20] Duterte also called Marcos a "gago" (stupid) and "bangag" (drug addict).[21] Palace press undersecretary Claire Castro said a day later that Marcos is not affected by Duterte's statements.[18]

On May 10, 2026, the RAGE Coalition was formally launched at the Casino Español de Cebu in Cebu City, the organizers at the event said that the coalition is composed of 111 groups scattered across the regions of the Visayas.[22] Sebastian Duterte thanked former Cebu congressman Pablo John Garcia and current Cebu congresswoman Rachel del Mar for not signing the first impeachment complaints against Sara Duterte in 2025, he thanked them for "listening to their constituents than surrendering to political pressure".[23]

On May 25, 2026, the party of Sara Duterte, Hugpong ng Pagbabago joined the coalition.[8]

Platform

The coalition is described as a "reform-oriented" unification of organizations, leaders, and citizens aiming to fighting corruption, advocating for good governance, and holding politicians accountable.[24] According to Sebastian Duterte, the coalition will push for transparency and accountability across the government. The coalition's platform also includes advocating for policies that prioritize welfare, reducing economic inequality, and providing better access to basic services. It also supports the candidacy of vice president Sara Duterte for the 2028 Philippine presidential election.[25][26]

References

  1. ↑ Saron, Rhoda Grace (May 11, 2026). "Duterte-led 'RAGE' Coalition debuts in Cebu". Mindanao Times. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Quismorio, Ellson (April 12, 2026). "Unity, opposition style: New coalition tears a page from PBBM's book". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  3. ↑ Apacible, Lisa Marie; Kabagani, Lade Jean (April 9, 2026). "Baste expands clout, leads PDP, RAGE". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  4. 1 2 "RAGE Coalition launched by Duterte allies, seeks truth and accountability". DZRH News. April 13, 2026. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  5. ↑ Regalado, Edith (April 13, 2026). "Baste new PDP-Laban president". The Philippine Star.
  6. ↑ "RAGE Coalition, inilunsad ng mga kaalyado ng pamilya Duterte". SMNI News Channel (in Tagalog). April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Baste sworn in as PDP-Laban prexy; RAGE coalition launched". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved May 20, 2026.
  8. 1 2 "'Hugpong ng Pagbabago' ni VP Sara Duterte, sumama sa RAGE coalition". Balitambayan. Retrieved May 29, 2026.
  9. ↑ Torregoza, Hannah L. (April 12, 2026). "VP Sara supporters launch RAGE Coalition ahead of Madriaga testimony on Tuesday". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  10. 1 2 Kabagani, Lade Jean (April 12, 2026). "Baste Duterte to lead new national coalition". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  11. ↑ Ager, Maila (April 11, 2026). "No more acting role: Baste Duterte is new PDP Laban president". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  12. ↑ Padios, Jissa (April 12, 2026). "Mga kaalyado sang mga Duterte, naglunsar sang coalition para ipanawagan ang accountability". Bombo Radyo Iloilo (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "BASTE LEADS LAUNCH OF RAGE COALITION". SunStar Davao. April 12, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  14. ↑ "PANOORIN: Pagdating nina Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte, Sen. Bong Go at Sen. Robin Padilla sa launching ng RAGE Coalition sa Club Filipino sa San Juan City ngayong hapon, April 12, 2026". GMA News. April 12, 2026. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  15. ↑ Lozano, Toto (April 8, 2026). "Davao City Mayor Duterte leads RAGE Coalition". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  16. ↑ Ferreras, Vince Angelo (April 12, 2026). "Duterte allies launch RAGE Coalition for truth, accountability". GMA News. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Sen. Dela Rosa backs RAGE Coalition in audio message amid continued Senate absence". DZRH News. April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  18. 1 2 Cabato, Luisa (April 13, 2026). "Palace on Duterte's Rage Coalition: Marcos not affected by ambition". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  19. ↑ "RAGE Coalition inilunsad ng Duterte allies sa pagsulong ng good governance, suportang pulitikal - Remate Online" (in Tagalog). April 13, 2026. Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  20. ↑ Janer, Rose Ann (April 13, 2026). "RAGE Coalition ng oposisyon binuo para sa 2028 elections". Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  21. ↑ Esquierda, Abegail (April 13, 2026). "'Gago,' 'bangag': Baste Duterte, bumuwelta kay Marcos sa RAGE Coalition launch". Daily Tribune (in Tagalog). Retrieved April 13, 2026.
  22. ↑ Virador, Cherry Ann (May 10, 2026). "Duterte supporters launch Rage Coalition in Visayas". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  23. ↑ Virador, Cherry Ann (May 6, 2026). "Baste Duterte commends 2 Cebu lawmakers over VP Sara impeachment stance". SunStar Publishing Inc. Retrieved May 10, 2026.
  24. ↑ Ayeng, Raffy (April 5, 2026). "PDP pushes RAGE coalition creation". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  25. ↑ Ordas, Carl Joseph (April 12, 2026). "'Baste' to lead coalition shortly after being appointed PDP president". Retrieved April 12, 2026.
  26. ↑ Apacible, Lisa Marie (April 12, 2026). "RAGE Coalition launches for reform, accountability". Daily Tribune. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
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