No. 1 Bong Go Tops Pulse Asia Survey Ahead of May 12 Elections
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Sen. Bong Go widens lead in final stretch as big names battle for Senate spots.
MAY 05,2025
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Christopher “Bong” Go continues to lead the Pulse Asia senatorial survey, just a week before the May 12 national elections.
No. 1 Bong Go in a nationwide survey conducted from April 20 to 24, Go scored 62.2%, slightly higher than his 61.9% in March. This puts him almost 20 percentage points ahead of his closest rival, Erwin Tulfo, who slipped from 51.1% to 42.4%.
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Besides Go, several other popular names are fighting for a spot in the Senate’s Top 12. These include former senators, incumbent lawmakers, and media personalities. Notably:
- Vicente “Tito” Sotto III – 41.1% (2nd–4th)
- Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa – 40.0% (2nd–4th)
- Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. – 35.6% (5th–8th)
- Panfilo “Ping” Lacson – 33.8% (5th–9th)
- Ben Tulfo – 33.5% (5th–10th)
- Lito Lapid – 32.2% (6th–11th)
- Abby Binay – 30.2% (6th–13th)
- Pia Cayetano – 29.9% (7th–13th)
- Willie Revillame – 28.6% (8th–14th)
- Camille Villar – 28.3% (9th–14th)
- Manny Pacquiao – 28.3% (9th–14th)
- Bam Aquino – 25.4% (11th–18th)
These results show a tight race in the bottom half of the Top 12, where a slight shift in votes can change the rankings.
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What to Expect in the Final Week of Campaigning
As election day nears, the fight for a Senate seat grows more intense. Bong Go remains the frontrunner. However, others like Tulfo, Sotto, and Dela Rosa are still within reach of the top.
Moreover, returnees like Pacquiao and Aquino are relying on public recall and last-minute efforts. Transitioning into the final days, campaigns are expected to go full swing—both online and on the ground.
The May 12 elections could still deliver surprises. Every vote will count.
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