Ten Marcos-backed candidates lead in latest senatorial survey in the Philippines
gmanetwork.com — October 1, 2024, 11:00 AM UTC
A recent Social Weather Stations survey shows that ten of the twelve senatorial candidates backed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are leading in voter preference. The survey, conducted from September 14 to 23, included 1,500 adult respondents nationwide. House Deputy Majority Leader Erwin Tulfo topped the list with 54% support, followed by former Senate President Tito Sotto at 34%. Notable changes include Camille Villar rising to eighth place with 21%, while former President Rodrigo Duterte's support dropped to 25%. Only two Marcos-backed candidates, Senator Francis Tolentino and Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos, did not make the top twelve. Tolentino ranked 14th, and Abalos was in the 16th to 17th range.