Tulfo Brothers Lead the Pack OCTA Survey Reveals Senatorial Preferences

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Title Tulfo Brothers Lead the Pack OCTA Survey Reveals Senatorial Preferences

The 2025 Philippine senatorial elections are heating up, and OCTA Research's latest survey provides valuable insights into the minds of Filipino voters. The independent pollster's Tugon ng Masa survey, conducted from January 25-31, 2025, reveals that ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo and his brother, broadcaster Ben Tulfo, are leading the pack in terms of voter preference.

The Top Contenders A Look at the Early Favorite

Erwin Tulfo takes the top spot with a significant lead, earning 70% voter preference, followed closely by his elder brother Ben, who secured 60%. The next three spots are occupied by seasoned politicians Sen. Bong Go (40%), former senator Tito Sotto (38%), and Sen. Bong Revilla (36%). Entertainer Willie Revillame rounds out the top five with 35%.

A Glimpse at the Rest of the Pack A Diverse Field

The survey also reveals a diverse field of contenders vying for a spot in the Magic 12, including seasoned politicians like former senator Panfilo Lacson, Sen. Pia Cayetano, and former senator Manny Pacquiao; entertainers like Willie Revillame; and businessmen seeking to make their mark on the Senate.

The Administration Coalition A Strong Showing

The administration coalition Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas is expected to secure eight seats in the Senate, with Sen. Bong Go being the only Duterte-aligned candidate with a realistic chance of winning a spot in the top 12. Ben Tulfo, Revillame, and Sen. Imee Marcos are considered independents.

Dark Horses Candidates with Statistical Chances

While not among the top contenders, several candidates have a statistical chance of winning seats in the Senate. These include Sen. Francis Tolentino, Makati Mayor Abigail Binay, Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar, and Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa.

The Bottom Tier Candidates Facing an Uphill Battle

At the bottom of the survey are other candidates who still have a shot at winning but face an uphill battle. These include former senators Francis Pangilinan and Gregorio Honasan; physician Dr. Willie Ong; former senator Paolo Benigno Aquino IV; actor Phillip Salvador; 1-Rider Party-list Rep. Bonifacio Bosita; Sagip Party-list Rep. Rodante Marcoleta; jailed televangelist Apollo Quiboloy; singer Jimmy Bondoc; former executive secretary Victor Rodriguez; retired colonel Ariel Querubin; and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. Francisca Castro.

Conclusion A Snapshot of the Senatorial Race

The OCTA survey provides a snapshot of the senatorial race at its early stages. As the campaign period heats up, it will be interesting to see how these contenders evolve and whether they can sustain their momentum until election day.

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