The opposition saw the need to become united under one banner to boost their chances of winning the presidential election against the organized political machinery of Arroyo .
During the campaign period , there had been numerous unification talks between the two factions .
The opposition saw the need to become united under one banner to boost their chances of winning the presidential election against the organized political machinery of Arroyo .
During the campaign period , there had been numerous unification talks between the two factions .