4Ps, Duterte Youth, Asenso Pinoy among top party-list choices of Pinoys in April: SWS | ABS-CBN
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4Ps, Duterte Youth, Asenso Pinoy among top party-list choices of Pinoys in April: SWS
4Ps, Duterte Youth, Asenso Pinoy among top party-list choices of Pinoys in April: SWS
Registered voters of Barangay 659 cast their ballots at a mall in Manila as one of the mall voting pilot testing areas during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/file
Registered voters of Barangay 659 cast their ballots at a mall in Manila as one of the mall voting pilot testing areas during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/fileMANILA —A month before the midterm elections, party-list groups 4Ps, Duterte Youth, Asenso Pinoy, ACT-CIS, and FPJ Panday Bayanihan emerged as leading choices of Filipinos in April, according to a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
MANILA —A month before the midterm elections, party-list groups 4Ps, Duterte Youth, Asenso Pinoy, ACT-CIS, and FPJ Panday Bayanihan emerged as leading choices of Filipinos in April, according to a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
The Stratbase Group-commissioned study asked over 1,800 registered voters nationwide from April 11 to 15, with a ±2% margin of error.
The Stratbase Group-commissioned study asked over 1,800 registered voters nationwide from April 11 to 15, with a ±2% margin of error.
With just some adjustments, these party-lists were also SWS' top results in its pre-elections survey in March.
With just some adjustments, these party-lists were also SWS' top results in its pre-elections survey in March.
4Ps is still the most voted group in the survey, although the support decreased from 10.44 percent in March to 8.08 percent. Duterte Youth meanwhile is close with 7.32 percent.
4Ps is still the most voted group in the survey, although the support decreased from 10.44 percent in March to 8.08 percent. Duterte Youth meanwhile is close with 7.32 percent.
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Originally at 6th place with 2.45 percent last month, Asenso Pinoy rose to 3rd with 4.08 percent in April.
Originally at 6th place with 2.45 percent last month, Asenso Pinoy rose to 3rd with 4.08 percent in April.
ACT-CIS with 3.55 percent and FPJ Panday Bayanihan with 3.51 percent are in 4th and 5th places, respectively.
ACT-CIS with 3.55 percent and FPJ Panday Bayanihan with 3.51 percent are in 4th and 5th places, respectively.
Advocacy groups and regional party-lists had their placements boosted as well.
Advocacy groups and regional party-lists had their placements boosted as well.
CIBAC rose to 12th place from 42nd, while TUCP was able to hit 14th place after receiving no support in March.
CIBAC rose to 12th place from 42nd, while TUCP was able to hit 14th place after receiving no support in March.
Bicol Saro's place increased from 12th to 9th, 4K went from no support to 10th place, and Uswag Ilonggo moved from 47th to 11th place.
Bicol Saro's place increased from 12th to 9th, 4K went from no support to 10th place, and Uswag Ilonggo moved from 47th to 11th place.
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Stratbase Group President Dindo Manhit said the top and second place benefit from "name recall", with the former being associated with social aid and the latter having the influence of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Stratbase Group President Dindo Manhit said the top and second place benefit from "name recall", with the former being associated with social aid and the latter having the influence of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
“The 4Ps partylist group benefits from immense name recall. Many voters, especially from low-income sectors, directly associate 4Ps with the social aid with the same name, even though the party-list is separate from the program's implementation,” Manhit explained.
“The 4Ps partylist group benefits from immense name recall. Many voters, especially from low-income sectors, directly associate 4Ps with the social aid with the same name, even though the party-list is separate from the program's implementation,” Manhit explained.
“As for Duterte Youth, this group taps into the loyal support base of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The Duterte brand remains politically potent in many regions in the country,” he added.
“As for Duterte Youth, this group taps into the loyal support base of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The Duterte brand remains politically potent in many regions in the country,” he added.
Two months ago, a poll watchdog has flagged most of the leading party-lists in a release, mentioning alleged connection to political families, military, and businesses.
Two months ago, a poll watchdog has flagged most of the leading party-lists in a release, mentioning alleged connection to political families, military, and businesses.
"Political dynasties appear to dominate 4PS (Abalos), ACT-CIS (Tulfo and Yap), FPJ Bantay Bayan (Poe Llamanzares with Dolor and Paton families) and Tingog Sinirangan (Romualdez). Big business interests are apparent in Ako Bicol (Sunwest) and TGP (Teravera; contractor of DPWH projects). Duterte Youth has military connections which explains its track record for red- tagging," Kontra Daya said.
"Political dynasties appear to dominate 4PS (Abalos), ACT-CIS (Tulfo and Yap), FPJ Bantay Bayan (Poe Llamanzares with Dolor and Paton families) and Tingog Sinirangan (Romualdez). Big business interests are apparent in Ako Bicol (Sunwest) and TGP (Teravera; contractor of DPWH projects). Duterte Youth has military connections which explains its track record for red- tagging," Kontra Daya said.
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