Election 2025 Shocker: Why Did VP Sara’s Endorsed Candidates Lose Despite Strong Polls?
In this episode of Sa Totoo Lang with Ricky Rivera, we dive deep into the surprising partial and unofficial results of the 2025 Philippine elections. The wide gap between pre-election surveys and actual vote counts has left many Filipinos puzzled — especially over the losses suffered by candidates endorsed by Vice President Sara Duterte, despite early predictions from pollsters and political analysts.
According to the Commission on Elections (COMELEC), as of May 13, 97.5% of election returns have been transmitted, with around 56.06 million Filipinos casting their votes. Leading the senatorial race are Bong Go, Bam Aquino, and Bato Dela Rosa, followed closely by Kiko Pangilinan, Rodante Marcoleta, and Tito Sotto completing the top 12.
The episode also explores the shifting priorities of Millennial and Gen Z voters, who are increasingly basing their choices on performance, integrity, and accountability rather than traditional endorsements. We also analyze the key roles played by grassroots movements, local campaign machinery, and political branding in influencing voter behavior.
The rise of progressive candidates in this election may signal a transformative shift in the Philippine political landscape — a move away from entrenched political dynasties and towards leaders with clear platforms and public trust.
📺 Watch the full analysis and related coverage:
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
00:32 – Discussion on 2025 Election Results
02:19 – Deep Dive: Senatorial Race
04:07 – Voter Turnout Breakdown
16:28 – Impact of Political Branding
22:08 – What Voter Trends Reveal
23:11 – Surge of Progressive Leaders
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