Analyst: Visayas, Mindanao voters’ loyalty drove 2028 top bets’ survey lead

From left, Vice President Sara Duterte, former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go (File photos)

MANILA, Philippines — A political science professor attributed the lead in a recent survey of top bets for the 2028 presidential, vice presidential and senatorial elections to the “loyalty” of some ethnic groups in Visayas and Mindanao.

It also pertains to the people’s connection to former President Rodrigo Duterte.

The results of a survey by polling firm Pulse Asia published on Wednesday showed Duterte’s daughter, Vice President Sara Duterte, in the lead for the presidential race polling at 49 percent.

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Analyst: Visayas, Mindanao voters’ loyalty drove 2028 top bets’ survey lead

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