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REVILLA, ERWIN TOP RPMD SENATORIAL PREFERENCE SURVEY FOR 2025 ELECTIONS Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo topped the recent senatorial preference survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. as part of its "Boses ng Bayan" initiative. Revilla garnered 53%, while Tulfo closely followed with 52%, making them statistically tied for the lead. Sen. Bong Go ranked third with 50%, while former Senate President Tito Sotto placed fourth with 49%. Former Sen. Manny Pacquiao completed the top five with 46%. The survey, conducted from December 20 to 28, 2024, asked 3,500 respondents nationwide to name up to 12 candidates they would likely vote for if the elections were held today. It revealed a mix of seasoned politicians, prominent public figures, and emerging leaders vying for Senate seats in the 2025 elections. Broadcaster Ben Tulfo ranked sixth with 43%, followed by Sen. Pia Cayetano and former DILG Sec. Benhur Abalos, who ranked seventh and eighth with 40% and 39%, respectively. Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino secured ninth place with 36%, while Las Piñas Rep. Camille Villar rounded out the top ten with 33%. Other notable figures include Sen. Imee Marcos (30%), former Sen. Ping Lacson (29%), and Sen. Lito Lapid (28%), who shared the 11th to 13th spots. Celebrity host Willie Revillame followed at 14th with 25%. Sen. Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa and Makati Mayor Abby Binay tied for 15th and 16th with 22% and 20%, respectively. The survey also highlighted candidates further down the list, such as former Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, former Ilocos Sur Gov. Chavit Singson, and former Sen. Bam Aquino, who ranked 17th to 19th with 17%, 17%, and 16%, respectively. AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert Lee placed 20th with 13%. Dr. Paul Martinez, RPMD Executive Director and Global Affairs Analyst, emphasized the importance of the survey in capturing the evolving sentiments of the Filipino electorate. With a margin of error of ±2% and a 95% confidence level, the survey reflects the diverse preferences of voters ahead of the 2025 elections. Martinez noted the dynamic interplay of veteran politicians and new entrants as the electorate navigates its choices for leadership in the Senate.