In this quick look at the 2022 party-list election results in Southern Tagalog, the IKOT.PH Strategic Research Team listed all the party-list groups that obtained at least 2% of the votes in each of the provinces and one independent city in Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA).
It can immediately be seen that an average of less than 5% of all party-list groups (out of the 178 official candidates in 2022) controlled more than 50% of the votes in Batangas, Marinduque, Quezon, Romblon, Occidental Mindoro and Cavite.
| More than 50%+ of the votes taken | Number of PLs getting 50%+ of the votes | Total % of PL votes taken |
| Batangas | 5 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 61.27% |
| Marinduque | 8 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 59.19% |
| Quezon | 8 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 53.84% |
| Romblon | 8 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 50.88% |
| Occidental Mindoro | 9 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 52.80% |
| Cavite | 10 (out of the 178 official candidates) | 50.72% |
An average of less than 5% of all party-list groups (out of the 178 official candidates in 2022) controlled more than 50% of the votes in Batangas, Marinduque, Quezon, Romblon, Occidental Mindoro and Cavite.
In the other provinces and one independent city, the total votes of all the party-list groups that obtained at least 2% of the votes did not reach 50%, although they were all 44% upwards.
| Less than 50%+ of the votes taken | Number of PLs getting at least 2% | Total % of PL votes taken |
| Palawan | 7 | 45.67% |
| Rizal | 9 | 44.00% |
| City of Puerto Princesa | 10 | 47.80% |
| Oriental Mindoro | 11 | 49.96% |
| Laguna | 13 | 45.36% |
In any case, let us now examine in detail each of the provinces in CALABARZON.
61.27% of the party-list votes in Batangas was captured by only nine party-list groups. Two party-list groups garnered double digits: AGAP with 19.49%; AnaKalusugan with 16.07%. AGAP is a Batangas-based party-list group now serving its sixth term at the House of Representatives (2007-2010, 2010-2013, 2013-2016, 2016-2019, 2019-2022, 2022-2025). In 2007 and in 2013, it even won not just one but two seats. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Nikki Briones, and all its former representatives, Cong. Caesar Cobrador and Cong. Rico Geron, all hail from Batangas. More than 60% of the votes of AGAP came from Batangas. On the other hand, AnaKalusugan also considers Batangas as its bailiwick. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Ray Reyes, has roots in the province (his mother is from Batangas), and he is a registered voter there. Almost 70% of the votes of AnaKalusugan came from Batangas.
More than 60% of the votes of AGAP came from Batangas. Almost 70% of the votes of AnaKalusugan came from Batangas.
53.84% of the party-list votes in Quezon was captured by only nine party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: Alona with 25.47%. Alona is a Quezon-based party-list group now serving its third term (2016-2019, 2019-2022, 2022-2025) at the House of Representatives. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Anna Suarez, is married to incumbent Quezon 2nd District Cong. David Suarez who was previously Quezon Governor (2010-2013, 2013-2016, 2016-2019), Quezon Vice Governor (2010-2019), and Unisan, Quezon Councilor (2001-2004). His (Cong. David Suarez) parents were also former Quezon politicians. His father Danny Suarez was former Quezon Governor and former Quezon 3rd District Congressman for multiple terms and his mother Aleta Suarez was former Quezon 3rd District Congresswoman for multiple terms. Almost 90% of the votes of Alona came from Quezon.
Almost 90% of the votes of Alona came from Quezon.
50.72% of the party-list votes in Cavite was captured by only 10 party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: Agimat with 15.20%. Agimat is a Cavite-based party-list group that is only on its first term (2022-2025) at the House of Representatives. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Bryan Revilla, is the son of incumbent Senator Bong Revilla who was also former Cavite Vice Governor and then Cavite Governor, and incumbent Cavite 2nd District Cong. Lani Revilla who was also former Bacoor City, Cavite Mayor. His grandfather Ramon Revilla Sr. was a former Senator. His brothers are also in politics: incumbent Cavite 1st District Cong. and former Cavite Vice Governor Jolo Revilla and incumbent Cavite 2nd District Board Member Ram Revilla. His uncle Strike Revilla is incumbent Bacoor City, Cavite Mayor and was also former 2nd District Congressman, former Cavite 2nd District Board Member and former Bacoor City, Cavite Councilor.
45.36% of the party-list votes in Laguna was captured by only 13 party-list groups. Not a single party-list group garnered double digits.
44.00% of the party-list votes in Rizal was captured by only nine party-list groups. Not a single party-list group garnered double digits.
REGION IV-A (CALABARZON)
| CITY/PROVINCE | PARTY-LIST | PERCENTAGE OF VOTES | RUNNING TOTAL |
| BATANGAS | AGAP | 19.49 | 19.49 |
| BATANGAS | ANAKALUSUGAN | 16.07 | 35.56 |
| BATANGAS | 1-CARE | 7.16 | 42.72 |
| BATANGAS | BUKLOD FILIPINO | 4.33 | 47.05 |
| BATANGAS | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 3.53 | 50.58 |
| BATANGAS | BAHAY | 2.80 | 53.38 |
| BATANGAS | SAGIP | 2.72 | 56.10 |
| BATANGAS | CWS | 2.59 | 58.69 |
| BATANGAS | ACT-CIS | 2.58 | 61.27 |
| QUEZON | ALONA | 25.47 | 25.47 |
| QUEZON | ACT-CIS | 5.02 | 30.49 |
| QUEZON | MARINO | 4.35 | 34.84 |
| QUEZON | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 4.06 | 38.90 |
| QUEZON | PATROL | 3.63 | 42.53 |
| QUEZON | 1-CARE | 3.09 | 45.62 |
| QUEZON | PASAHERO PARTYLIST | 2.95 | 48.57 |
| QUEZON | AGRI | 2.74 | 51.31 |
| QUEZON | S.M.I.L.E. | 2.53 | 53.84 |
| CAVITE | AGIMAT | 15.20 | 15.20 |
| CAVITE | ACT-CIS | 7.08 | 22.28 |
| CAVITE | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 6.53 | 28.81 |
| CAVITE | SAGIP | 5.10 | 33.91 |
| CAVITE | BUKLOD FILIPINO | 3.33 | 37.24 |
| CAVITE | PAMILYA MUNA | 3.05 | 40.29 |
| CAVITE | TUTOK TO WIN | 2.91 | 43.20 |
| CAVITE | CIBAC | 2.76 | 45.96 |
| CAVITE | KABATAAN | 2.75 | 48.71 |
| CAVITE | GABRIELA | 2.01 | 50.72 |
| LAGUNA | ACT-CIS | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| LAGUNA | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 6.32 | 12.97 |
| LAGUNA | CWS | 4.68 | 17.65 |
| LAGUNA | SAGIP | 4.42 | 22.07 |
| LAGUNA | CIBAC | 3.04 | 25.11 |
| LAGUNA | TUTOK TO WIN | 3.00 | 28.11 |
| LAGUNA | KABATAAN | 2.86 | 30.97 |
| LAGUNA | DUTERTE YOUTH | 2.73 | 33.70 |
| LAGUNA | KALINGA | 2.66 | 36.36 |
| LAGUNA | SENIOR CITIZENS PARTYLIST | 2.32 | 38.68 |
| LAGUNA | GABRIELA | 2.27 | 40.95 |
| LAGUNA | AKO BICOL | 2.21 | 43.16 |
| LAGUNA | TGP | 2.20 | 45.36 |
| RIZAL | AGIMAT | 9.83 | 9.83 |
| RIZAL | ACT-CIS | 8.43 | 18.26 |
| RIZAL | SAGIP | 7.33 | 25.59 |
| RIZAL | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 5.95 | 31.54 |
| RIZAL | TUTOK TO WIN | 2.98 | 34.52 |
| RIZAL | KABATAAN | 2.52 | 37.04 |
| RIZAL | LUNAS | 2.34 | 39.38 |
| RIZAL | GABRIELA | 2.31 | 41.69 |
| RIZAL | CIBAC | 2.31 | 44.00 |
This time, let us examine in detail each of the provinces and one independent city in MIMAROPA.
59.19% of the party-list votes in Marinduque was captured by only 11 party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: Pusong Pinoy with 28.13%. Pusong Pinoy is a Bataan-based party-list group that is only on its first term (2022-2025) at the House of Representatives. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Jett Nisay, was a former Balanga City, Bataan Councilor, and a former Chief of Staff to then Bataan 2nd District Cong. and former Balanga City, Bataan Mayor and now Bataan Governor Joet Garcia. But Bataan is not Marinduque, right? Right. And the reason why Pusong Pinoy garnered almost 30% of the votes in Marinduque is not because of Bataan but because it was heavily supported by incumbent Marinduque Cong. (2010-2013, 2016-2019, 2019-2022, 2022-2025) and former Speaker (2020-2022) Lord Allan Velasco whose father is incumbent Marinduque Governor (2019-2022, 2022-2025) Presby Velasco. That’s why. In addition, its Chairman Emeritus and 2nd Nominee for the 2022 elections was Toper Laus, a local businessman in Marinduque who is now running for Mayor of Torrijos, Marinduque for the 2025 elections.
52.80% of the party-list votes in Occidental Mindoro was captured by only 10 party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: Kalinga with 14.48%. Kalinga is a PMCC-supported party-list group now serving its 5th term at the House of Representatives (2010-2013, 2013-2016, 2016-2019, 2019-2022, 2022-2025). PMCC or Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch) is a religious denomination whose founder Arsenio Ferriol hails from Odiongan, Romblon but started as a preacher in San Jose, Occidental Mindoro. Its incumbent representative, Cong. Irene Ferriol-Saulog (2019-2022, 2022-2025), is the daughter of Arsenio Ferriol. Its former representative, former Cong. Abigail Ferriol-Pascual, is the daughter of Art Ferriol, brother of Arsenio Ferriol and an Archbishop at PMCC who started pastoring in Calapan, Oriental Mindoro and then later in Occidental Mindoro while earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
50.88% of the party-list votes in Romblon was captured by only eight party-list groups. Not a single party-list group garnered double digits.
49.96% of the party-list votes in Oriental Mindoro was captured by only 11 party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: ACT-CIS with 10.23%. ACT-CIS has been the topnotcher in the last two election cycles of 2019 and 2022 since becoming identified with the Tulfo Brothers. It occupied three seats both times. In 2019 and in 2022, incumbent Cong. Jocelyn Tulfo, wife of incumbent Sen. Raffy Tulfo, was and still is one of its representatives. Until 2025, but starting only in 2023, incumbent Cong. Erwin Tulfo is one of its representatives, although he is now running for Senator in the 2025 elections. Previously, ACT-CIS first won a seat in 2013 but lost in 2016.
47.80% of the party-list votes in the City of Puerto Princesa was captured by only 10 party-list groups. Only one party-list group garnered double digits: ACT-CIS with 10.87%. ACT-CIS has been the topnotcher in the last two election cycles of 2019 and 2022 since becoming identified with the Tulfo Brothers. It occupied three seats both times. In 2019 and in 2022, incumbent Cong. Jocelyn Tulfo, wife of incumbent Sen. Raffy Tulfo, was and still is one of its representatives. Until 2025, but starting only in 2023, incumbent Cong. Erwin Tulfo is one of its representatives, although he is now running for Senator in the 2025 elections. Previously, ACT-CIS first won a seat in 2013 but lost in 2016.
45.67% of the party-list votes in Palawan was captured by only seven party-list groups. Two party-list groups garnered double digits: Sagip with 14.75%; ACT-CIS with 10.25%. Sagip is now serving its 4th term at the House of Representatives (2013-2016, 2016-2019, 2019-2022, 2022-2025). Its incumbent representative, Cong. Dante Marcoleta, is already on his third and last term so he is now running for Senator in the 2025 elections. On the other hand, ACT-CIS has been the topnotcher in the last two election cycles of 2019 and 2022 since becoming identified with the Tulfo Brothers. It occupied, and continues to occupy, three seats. In 2019 and 2022, incumbent Cong. Jocelyn Tulfo, wife of incumbent Sen. Raffy Tulfo, was and still is one of its representatives. Until 2025 but starting only in 2023 (when he replaced sitting Cong. Jeffrey Soriano), incumbent Cong. Erwin Tulfo is one of its representatives, although he is now running for Senator in the 2025 elections. Previously, ACT-CIS first won a seat in 2013 but lost in 2016.
REGION IV-B (MIMAROPA)
| CITY/PROVINCE | PARTY-LIST | PERCENTAGE OF VOTES | RUNNING TOTAL |
| MARINDUQUE | PUSONG PINOY | 28.13 | 28.13 |
| MARINDUQUE | ACT-CIS | 6.35 | 34.48 |
| MARINDUQUE | MANILA TEACHERS | 3.67 | 38.15 |
| MARINDUQUE | SENIOR CITIZENS PARTYLIST | 3.28 | 41.43 |
| MARINDUQUE | ANG KABUHAYAN | 2.99 | 44.42 |
| MARINDUQUE | 4PS | 2.78 | 47.20 |
| MARINDUQUE | TINGOG | 2.71 | 49.91 |
| MARINDUQUE | ANAKALUSUGAN | 2.58 | 52.49 |
| MARINDUQUE | S.M.I.L.E. | 2.46 | 54.95 |
| MARINDUQUE | 1-RIDER PARTYLIST | 2.20 | 57.15 |
| MARINDUQUE | TUTOK TO WIN | 2.04 | 59.19 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | KALINGA | 14.48 | 14.48 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | ACT-CIS | 7.76 | 22.24 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | SAGIP | 7.33 | 29.57 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | A TEACHER | 6.70 | 36.27 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | 4PS | 4.70 | 40.97 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | BHW | 3.05 | 44.02 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | UNITED SENIOR CITIZEN | 2.35 | 46.37 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | MAGSASAKA | 2.30 | 48.67 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | ACT TEACHERS | 2.07 | 50.74 |
| OCCIDENTAL MINDORO | SENIOR CITIZENS PARTYLIST | 2.06 | 52.80 |
| ROMBLON | DIWA | 8.47 | 8.47 |
| ROMBLON | AKO BICOL | 7.65 | 16.12 |
| ROMBLON | 4PS | 7.57 | 23.69 |
| ROMBLON | APEC | 7.08 | 30.77 |
| ROMBLON | KALINGA | 6.46 | 37.23 |
| ROMBLON | ACT-CIS | 6.06 | 43.29 |
| ROMBLON | AKO ILOCANO AKO | 4.35 | 47.64 |
| ROMBLON | MANILA TEACHERS | 3.24 | 50.88 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | ACT-CIS | 10.23 | 10.23 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | SAGIP | 5.22 | 15.45 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | GP PARTY | 5.22 | 20.67 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | UNITED SENIOR CITIZEN | 5.17 | 25.84 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | AGAP | 4.40 | 30.24 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | 4PS | 4.27 | 34.51 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | ANGAT PINOY | 4.05 | 38.56 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | 1-CARE | 3.12 | 41.68 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | MAGSASAKA | 2.99 | 44.67 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | SENIOR CITIZENS PARTYLIST | 2.86 | 47.53 |
| ORIENTAL MINDORO | CIBAC | 2.43 | 49.96 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | ACT-CIS | 10.87 | 10.87 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | DIWA | 9.82 | 20.69 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | SAGIP | 7.44 | 28.13 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | LPGMA | 5.09 | 33.22 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | KALINGA | 3.34 | 36.56 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | TUTOK TO WIN | 2.56 | 39.12 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | LUNAS | 2.41 | 41.53 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | 4PS | 2.16 | 43.69 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | MAYPAGASA | 2.08 | 45.77 |
| CITY OF PUERTO PRINCESA | MANILA TEACHERS | 2.03 | 47.80 |
| PALAWAN | SAGIP | 14.75 | 14.75 |
| PALAWAN | ACT-CIS | 10.25 | 25.00 |
| PALAWAN | 4PS | 7.04 | 32.04 |
| PALAWAN | 1-PACMAN | 5.03 | 37.07 |
| PALAWAN | KALINGA | 3.10 | 40.17 |
| PALAWAN | ANG PROBINSIYANO | 2.84 | 43.01 |
| PALAWAN | LPGMA | 2.66 | 45.67 |
So, what is the party-list story of Southern Tagalog? Except for at most four provinces, Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) are both wide open.
Except for at most four provinces, Region IV-A (CALABARZON) and Region IV-B (MIMAROPA) are both wide open.
The two party-list groups (AGAP and AnaKalusugan) that scored double digits in Batangas together captured more than 1/3 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can hardly be called ownership.
The one party-list group (Pusong Pinoy) that scored double digits in Marinduque captured almost 1/3 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can hardly be called ownership.
The one party-list group (Alona) that scored double digits in Quezon captured more than 1/4 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can hardly be called ownership.
The two party-list groups (Sagip and ACT-CIS) that scored double digits in Palawan together captured almost 1/4 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can hardly be called ownership.
Beyond the above scores, no party-list group can factually claim that they own any province or independent city in Southern Tagalog, or that it is their bailiwick in the real sense of the word.
No party-list group can factually claim that they own any province or independent city in Southern Tagalog, or that it is their bailiwick in the real sense of the word.
The one party-list group that scored double digits in Cavite captured not even 1/5 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can still be considered wide open.
The one party-list group that scored double digits in Occidental Mindoro captured not even 1/5 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This can still be considered wide open.
The one party-list group that scored double digits in Puerto Princesa captured only 1/10 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This is relatively wide open.
The one party-list group that scored double digits in Oriental Mindoro captured only 1/10 of the party-list votes in the province. No other party-list group figured in double digits. This is relatively wide open.
Laguna has six cities and 24 municipalities with more than 2 million votes. No party-list group figured in double digits. This is very clearly wide open.
Rizal has one city and 13 municipalities with more than 1.6 million votes. No party-list group figured in double digits. This is very clearly wide open.
Romblon has 17 municipalities with more than 200,000 votes. No party-list group figured in double digits. This is very clearly wide open.
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