AS THE TALKS about the 2025 Senatorial Election goes deeper and deeper as days go by, the OCTA Research released the latest potential candidates and Filipinos’ voting preferences along with it.
While not yet declaring their political plans for 2025, OCTA’s Tugon ng Mass poll asked individuals, “If the May 2025 elections will be held today, who will you likely vote for as SENATOR?”
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Currently, the Tulfo brothers are what the citizens prefer. Erwin Tulfo (58%) is the name on top of the list while his brother, the ACT-CIS party-list congressional representative Ben Tulfo (45%), is tied at the second spot with senator Bong Go (45%).
Going after them were former senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III (44%), who was ranked 2-5, Senators Pia Cayetano (39%), Bong Revilla (38%), and Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa (36%).
Meanwhile, Francis Tolentino and Panfilo Lacson are tied with 34% voting percentage, followed by former president Rodrigo Duterte, former senator Manny Pacquiao, and Sen. Imee Marcos to round out the “Magic 12.”
Candidates within striking distances
Regardless of whose names appear higher in the Top 12 of senatorial betting, people should pay attention to the race below them, as major changes continue to occur.
Sen. Lito Lapid (28%) made it into the top 16. Along with him was DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos (27), who improved significantly from his prior position, possibly due to his consistent all-around dedication to the Filipino people.
Following them were former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, who completed the Top 16 bets for the senatorial race.
Meanwhile, the 17th to 24th place were Doc Willie Ong, Davao Mayor Sebastian Duterte, former senator Franklin Drilon, Francis Pangilinan, Gregorio Honasan II, and Rcihard Gordon.
Another name from the Duterte clan was Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte, and lastly, TV personality Willie Revillame made the list as well.
The survey took place from June 26 to July 1 was consisted of 1,200 male and female respondents aged 18 and above who were interviewed for the study, with a +3 margin of error at a 95% confidence level.
In relation to the survey, Filipinos have a high level of political awareness, which is fueled by media coverage, social media, and community conversations.
When the election date approaches, the senatorial race will become even more heated, especially when these candidates declare their political intentions for next year.
