Seven senatorial candidates of the administration-backed Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) made it to the “Magic 12” of a Radio Veritas survey.
Based on the Veritas Truth Survey (VTS), more than half of those who made it to the top 12 bracket are from the HNP.
These are Sonny Angara, Cynthia Villar, Pia Cayetano, Bato dela Rosa, Bong Go, Koko Pimentel, and Francis Tolentino.
“They are Angara, Villar, Cayetano, dela Rosa, Go, Pimentel, and Tolentino.”
Also included on the list are reelectionist Senator Grace Poe, Willie Ong, Nancy Binay, Bam Aquino, and Neri Colmenares. The survey was topped by Poe.
“Reelectionist Senator Grace Poe topped the survey.”
The Veritas Truth Survey was conducted in February and March and involved some 1,200 respondents.
The survey added that the respondents are Roman Catholics from the 86 Archdioceses and Dioceses of the Catholic Church in the country.
Radio Veritas is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of Manila.
HNP is headed by presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio.
According to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), a total of 62 candidates are vying for 12 senatorial posts in the coming May 13 midterm polls.
