Even though Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is now ahead of the polls for a possible presidency in 2022, there is still hope for others seeking the top office in the Philippines next year, according to some political analysts.
On Tuesday, Pulse Asia Research released its “Ulat ng Bayan” survey in June, in which 28% of Filipinos said they would vote for the presidential daughter for the presidency, a number that other candidates can chase, according to Stratbase ADR Institute president Dindo. Manhit.
“Walang konsepto ng unbeatable. Ang sukat siguro nila eh dahil popular ang Pangulo[ng Rodrigo Duterte]. Pero nakita nga natin ‘yung popularity ay ibang katanungan [kung] iboboto ba ang kanyang anak,” Manhit said in an interview with Radyo Singko, Wednesday.
“Kaya lumabas doon ay hindi man lang sa tatlong survey na nakita sa publiko, hindi lumalampas siya sa 28%. Paano naging unbeatable ang 28%?”
In the latest Pulse Asia survey, the Duterte-Duterte tandem, the team of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and President Rodrigo Duterte, are leading the way in the possible run for president and vice president in Election 2022.
Even no. 1 in survey, Sara Duterte can still be beaten in 2022-analysts
Digong and Sara Duterte were known to speak at local elective posts in Davao before heading to Malacañang. Also in the office are Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Vice Mayor Sebastian Duterte, both sons of the elder Duterte. The reason why they are called “political dynasty” by many.
In an interview with Philstar.com in June, Michael Yusingco, a senior research fellow at the Ateneo Policy Center, said those who want to challenge the administration and their allies in 2022 are still hopeful – as long as they use the right strategy.
“Kung ‘yung 1Sambayan ay makapag-field ng isang kandidato lang, kung ‘yung oposisyon meron silang sariling kandidato na isa lang, meron silang chance na lumaban sa eleksyon sa pagkapresidente,” said Yusingco.
Robredo is currently in sixth place in the Pulse Asia survey, with 6% saying he would vote for the presidency if the June election were held. However, the Office of the Vice President believes that its survey results will be even better once the candidacy is announced.
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