Senatorial candidates for the 2016 national elections who were likely to place in the elite Magic 12 could probably be coming from the latest Pulse Asia Survey results released by the agency recently. According to the Pulse Asia Survey, commissioned by ABS-CBN, candidates of the Liberal Party dominates the senatorial preference polls.
The Pulse Asia Survey was conducted from February 16-27, 2015, the survey involves some 5,200 qualified voters has a margin of error plus/minus 1.4.
Based upon the Pulse Asia Survey 14 of the 56 candidates have a statistical chance of winning: 6 from LP, 2 from the Nationalist People’s Coalition, one from the United Nationalist Alliance, one from Akbayan Party-list Group, and 4 independent candidates.
Senator Vicente Sotto III continue to lead the race, enjoying the solo lead after getting 50.6% approval from the respondents.
Here’s the Complete List of Pulse Asia Senatorial Survey:
Sen. Vicente Sotto III (50.6% 1st)
Former Senator Francis Pangilinan (47.2%, 2nd to 4th places);
Senate President Franklin M. Drilon (46.5%, 2nd to 4th places);
Former Senator Panfilo Lacson (44.9%, 2nd to 5th places);
Senator Ralph Recto (43.5%, 4th to 5th places);
Former Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri (39.4%, 6th place);
Senator Sergio Osmena III (36.3%, 7th to 9th places
Former Justice Secretary de Lima (35.1%, 7th to 11th places);
Former Senator Richard Gordon (34.9%, 7th to 11th places);
Sarangani Representative Emmanuel Pacquiao (33.2%, 8th to 11th places);
Former Akbayan Party List Representative Risa Hontiveros (33.1%, 8th to 11th places);
Former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Director General Joel Villanueva (28.5%, 12th to 14th places); Senator Teofisto Guingona III (28.2%, 12th to 14th places);
Valenzuela City Representative Sherwin T. Gatchalian (26.1%, 12th to 14th places).
