Vico, Baste among preferred Senate bets in 2028
A recent OCTA Research survey indicates that Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte are among the top preferred candidates for the 2028 Philippine Senate elections. While both mayors have not confirmed their candidacy, they currently rank within the 'Magic 12' alongside several incumbent senators.
Why it matters
This survey provides an early look at potential political shifts and voter preferences for the upcoming 2028 national elections in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte are among the most preferred personalities to run for the Senate in 2028, according to the latest survey by OCTA Research group.
The survey, conducted from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, found that both Sotto and Duterte are in the upper half of the so-called Magic 12.
Both mayors have yet to announce their 2028 plans, with Sotto - who is term limited - previously saying he is not inclined to run for any post.
The survey found that Sotto, who obtained the support of 42 percent of the respondents, was statistically tied with Senators Raffy Tulfo (47 percent), Robin Padilla (45 percent) and Alan Peter Cayetano (44 percent).
They were followed by Duterte and former senator Grace Poe, who both obtained 36 percent of support.
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