Senator Robin Padilla has emerged as the frontrunner in a Pulse Asia survey regarding potential senatorial candidates for the May 2028 elections.
The survey, conducted from June 28 to July 3, shows Padilla receiving 48.4% support from respondents, closely followed by Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto at 47.9%.
Competitive Landscape for Senate Seats
Out of 53 individuals listed, 17 have shown a statistical chance of winning if elections were held today. Other notable candidates include:
- Senator Raffy Tulfo - 43.9%
- Senator Alan Peter Cayetano - 43.2%
- Senator Loren Legarda - 40.3%
- Former Senator Manny Pacquiao - 35.6%
- Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay - 32.4%
Additional candidates in the running include Education Secretary Sonny Angara, Senators Mark Villar and Jinggoy Estrada, and several others.
89% of Filipinos expressed interest in the upcoming May 2028 election.
Pulse Asia
Despite high interest, only 19% of respondents could name a complete list of potential senatorial candidates, indicating a need for further engagement as the elections approach.
The survey involved 2,400 adult participants and offers a margin of error of ±2% at a 95% confidence level. For different regions, including Metro Manila, the margin of error is ±4%.