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WHAT THE LAST FOUR ELECTION CYCLES SAY ABOUT WHO CAN WIN AS SENATORS?

The IKOT.PH Strategic Research Team reviewed and studied all the senatorial surveys conducted (by Pulse Asia) in the last four election cycles (2013, 2016, 2019 and 2022). Starting from the Pre-filing surveys (conducted about one year before election day) to the Pre-campaign surveys (conducted after the filing of the certificates of candidacy but before the […]

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IS THERE SPACE IN BICOL FOR NEW PARTY-LIST GROUPS?

In this quick look at the 2022 party-list election results in Bicol, 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 of the Bicol Region (Region 5). It can immediately be seen that in 50% of the […]

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THE WINNERS WHO LOST

First published: February 9, 2021 Last updated: August 6, 2024 Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number of […]

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HOW SOLID IS THE NORTH FOR PARTY-LIST GROUPS?

In this quick look at the 2022 party-list election results in Northern Luzon, 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 independent cities of the Ilocos Region (Region 1), Cagayan Valley (Region 2) and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). […]

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THE WINNERS WHO LOST

Are there sure winners in a senatorial election? The first post-EDSA senatorial election was held on May 11, 1987. At that time, the country still elected 24 Senators. In 1992, 24 Senators were likewise elected, but the first 12 who obtained the highest number of votes served for six years, while the remaining 12 served […]

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WHAT IS THE FIRST STEP IN WINNING A SEAT IN THE SENATE?

First and foremost, awareness. Without awareness, there can be no conversion. Without conversion, there will be no election into office. In the last four elections held in the country, from 2010-2019, all winning senatorial candidates had an awareness rating of more than 90% in the last survey conducted before election day, except only four out […]

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WHAT WERE THE 35 MOST DIFFICULT PROVINCES TO PENETRATE FOR PARTY-LIST GROUPS IN 2019?

In an election where 40% of incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid, anybody and everybody would wonder why, and how.This article will not attempt to answer why 17 out of the 46 incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid in the 2019 midterm elections. It will, however, emphasize how difficult it was, […]

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HOW DID 75% OF PARTY-LIST GROUPS WIN IN 2019?

In an election where 40% of incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid, anybody and everybody would wonder why, and how. This article will not attempt to answer why 17 out of the 46 incumbent party-list groups lost in their reelection bid in the 2019 midterm elections. It will, however, make a pitch on […]