SLB 2007 National Elections Survey Report

Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan

2007 National Elections Survey Report

As of 7:17 p.m. of April 30, 2007

• 182 people responded to the survey.
• Out of 182 respondents, 92 are male and 90 are female.
• Out of 182 respondents, 17 are below 20 years old, 57 are between 20-29 years old, 44 are between 30-39 years old, 37 are between 40 to 49 years old and 25 are above 50 years old.
• Out of 182 respondents, 50 or 27% know the exact number of candidates running for Senate, 82 or 45% gave the wrong answer, 23 did not know and 27 did not answer.
• Out of 182, only 11 or 6% respondents didn’t know when the elections will be held but 171 or 94% of the respondents knew the exact date.

	Yes	No
Registered Voter?	159 (89%)	20 (11%)
Will vote this elections	148 (83%)	31 (17%)
Knows their precinct	160 (89%)	19 (11%)

77 out of 80 respondents answered.

• 46 out of 72 or 64% vote every elections. 26 or 36% don’t.

Preference	Response	Percentage
Achievements	158	20 %
Platform	151	19%
Family Background	92	11 %
Affiliations	87	11%
Political Experience	109	14%
Popularity	6	1%
Family Ties	33	4%
Good Looks	4	0%
Financial Status	15	2%
Educational Background	147	18%

Total of 807 choices

• 120 out of 169 or 71% people said they consistently vote every elections.

The Top 12 Senatorial Candidates

Rank	Candidate	Votes	Percentage
1st	Joker Arroyo	145	8.1%
2nd	Francis Pangilinan	130	7.3%
3rd	Manuel Villar Francis Escudero	121 121	6.8%
5th	Noynoy Aquino	114	6.4%
6th	Ralph Recto	97	5.4%
7th	Sonia Roco	93	5.2%
8th	Loren Legarda	81	4.5%
9th	Alan Peter Cayetano	76	4.3%
10th	Panfilo Lacson	74	4.2%
11th	Juan Miguel Zubiri	73	4.1%
12th	Edgardo Angara	69	3.9%

Selected comments on why they chose these candidates:

• I like their platforms.
• Proven track record. A nobility of character. A good sense of "nation". Familiarity with the laws of the land. No major mistakes in the past.
• Among all the candidates, I think that they have manifested the qualities that I believe will address the concern of the diff[erent] sectors in our society. They also have the capability of puting into law and policies the ways in which to address the issues.
• I believe in their competence and integrity in their public service.
• Gut feeling.
• They have their own mind. Not easily swayed by the opposition nor the administration. Silent workers. Not much fanfare. Might give new hope.
• They look promising (not trapo).
• These people could be trusted, and for me may perhaps bring back the Philippines to its old glory.
• They have good track record[s], [are] educationally qualified and have good family background[s].
• Actually I would've chosen only 6 or maybe less, but the survey asked for 12...so I just chose those people who I think WOULD win.
• They all have good track records, and have achieved a lot. Based on what I read in the papers and see on TV, I also think they all have good plans and platforms for the country.
• They seem to be the only ones who can save the Philippines from its downward spiral.
• They seem to be the most apolitical of all. The rest are just downright annoying. All talk, no visible action, typical Filipino politicians.
• I find it difficult to select 12. I don't trust any one of them. I don't believe they would really like to serve the public, they want to be the "bosses."
• Family background, educational background, achievements, platform, family ties.
• I look at the way they speak, the way they live, and if the words coming out of their mouths make sense.
• Primarily for their values, as evidenced by previous behavior. Secondarily, for the capacity for independent thought and critical thinking. Thirdly, for representation of the minority view (e.g. women, military) for plurality of thought.
• They can morally uplift the Filipino people.
• I based my decision on their political background, what they have done so far during their tenure in office (for reelectionists) or in their capacity as private citizens, what they have stood for, their platforms and their stand on the current issues hounding the country.
• Various reasons. Change of the old guard. Record. Introducing an 'outsider' into the Senate. But honestly, it was very very difficult to choose 12. I was only certain of 4.

The 12 Worst Senatorial Candidates

Rank	Candidate	Votes	Percentage
1st	Richard Gomez	151	7.3%
2nd	Chavit Singson	122	5.9%
3rd	Tessie Oreta	118	5.7%
	Gringo Honasan	116	5.6%
5th	Cesar Montano	105	5.1%
6th	Victor Wood	103	5.0%
7th	Vicente Sotto III	98	4.7%
8th	Henry Osmeña	91	4.4%
9th	Mike Defensor	82	4.0%
10th	Nikki Coseteng	80	3.9%
11th	Oliver Lozano	79	3.8%
12th	Antonio Trillanes IV	76	3.7%

Selected comments on why they said these candidates were the worst:

• I'm not even sure if they will do their basic job of legislation if they get elected. If they are not trapos, they are either comedians or rebels.
• I am not very convinced by their motivation for running in this elections.
• They're evil!
• All talk and no action.
• Very poor credibility, trapo.
• I don't know some, and others... I don't believe in their competence and integrity in public service.
• Dubious track record. Puppets of people in power. Unskilled and unknowledgeable in making laws. Passion and willingness to serve is not sufficient to elect someone to office—if it is then almost everyone can be a lawmaker!
• They are either nuisance candidates, or have not shown good track record in the past (for re-electionists), or clearly contradict themselves during their speeches. Solely interested in serving for self serving reasons.
• Nuisance candidates; unprincipled; corrupt; anti-poor; personal interest.
• Because they are there to promote /protect only their personal interests; mga SALOT sila sa gov't; the movie actors should also just focus on their craft rather than meddle in government affairs; they have no business being in government because that is not their expertise; they should not ride on their popularity to win the votes of the "masa"; kawawa naman tayong mga Pilipino because we've seen it in the performance of their kapwa artista.
• Some of them are highly UNqualified and some of them I just hate.
• Turncoatism, lack of clear political platforms, vague campaign ads, lack of principle, lack of delicadeza, among others.
• Comedians.
• Who are these people???? What business do they have in politics????!!!
• Showbiz people should NEVER run for Senate. I'm also very weary of people who switch from one party to another.
• The first lot are actors, I even don't [know] why there isn't any law prohibiting this background. The second lot are just pure trash, obviously crooks. It unbelievable that the Comelec allow[s] these people as candidates. These guys have been involved in so many crimes, proven or not proven, the patterns are there. Trillanes! the guy is a freakin’ mutineer! He should be hanged! Not running for an election.
• At the end of the day, this sums it up.
  1. Cost to Campaign (X Millions)
  2. Income (Legal Sources - Negligible)
  3. Income (Illegal Sources - Unimaginable)
• They are either actors, convicts, criminals or outright corrupt people who so obviously want to be in power for their own interests, not the good of the Filipinos.
• These people have shown that they are interested only in their own vested interests; they do not respect laws nor the sensibilities of the Filipino people.