Incumbents, known political names lead opponents in Metro Manila mayoralty race — survey
Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Sun, 14 Apr 2019 08:28:40 +0000
INCUMBENTS and known political names continue to lead and may likely win in the coming elections against their opponents in the mayoralty race in 16 cities and one municipality of the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila, a survey said.
In a non-commissioned survey from April 1 to 8 by the RP- Mission and Development Foundation Inc. (RPMDinc), it showed that if the elections for mayor were to be held today, the frontrunners and clear winners would be Abigail Binay (67 percent) of Makati City, Joy Belmonte (62 percent) of Quezon City, Toby Tiangco (66 percent) of Navotas City, Imelda Calixto-Rubiano (71 percent) of Pasay City, Lino Cayetano (70 percent) of Taguig City, Bobby Eusebio (68 percent) of Pasig City.
The survey showed that Mayor Binay, who is being backed by her father, former vice president Jejomar Binay, remained as the top choice for mayor with 67 percent over her brother Jejomar “Junjun” Binay who has a 36 percent rating.
In Quezon City, Belmonte is also leading with 62 percent, posting a high 26 percentage points lead over Rep. Bingbong Crisologo, who has 36 percent while former Rep. Chuck Mathay has gotten only 1 percent.
In Navotas City, Rep. Toby Tiangco is up at 66 percent against Councilor Dan Ang who has only 23 percent.
Dr. Paul Martinez of RPMDinc said the survey was conducted among 8,000 registered voters that represent all demographic lines and has a confidence level of 98% and a margin of error of +/-2% in different areas in Metro Manila.
Over in Pasay City, Rep. Imelda Calixto-Rubiano has 71 percent while her closest opponent, Chet Cuneta, son of former Mayor Pablo Cuneta, only got 16 percent.
In the City of Manila, former vice mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso is still leading at 47 percent against incumbent Mayor Erap Estrada with 30 percent, and former Mayor Alfredo Lim, 15 percent.
In Taguig City, former Rep. Lino Cayetano , brother-in-law of incumbent Mayor Lani Cayetano, is also hard to beat with 70 percent against Rep. Arnel Cerafica with only 27 percent.
Pasig City Mayor Roberto “Bobby Eusebio” maintained a strong lead of 68 percent against City Councilor Vico Sotto, son of television host Vic Sotto, who scored 29 percent only.
In San Juan City, former Vice Mayor Francis Zamora is ahead of the race with 55 percent against Vice Mayor Janella Estrada with 43 percent.
In the cities of Mandaluyong, Malabon, Caloocan, Las Pinas, Marikina, Valenzuela, Paranaque and Muntinlupa, incumbent candidates are assured of another term with Mayor Menchie Abalos (percent), Mayor Lenlen Oreta (65 percent), Mayor Oca Malapitan (95 percent), Mayor Mel Aguilar (92 percent), Mayor Marcelino Teodoro (96 percent), Mayor Rex Gatchalian (94 percent), Mayor Edwin Olivarez (57 percent) and Mayor Jaime Fresnedi (58 precenr). WILLIAM B. DEPASUPIL
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