15/05/2025
๐๐๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐ข ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐จ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ข๐ก ๐๐๐๐?
Prof. Eric Daniel De Torres of UE Political Science, a political analyst discussed some keypoints about this year's election during the Bilang Pilipino 2025 of TV 5. Here are his analyses of this year's election:
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โข ๐๐ฃ๐ค๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ก 2025 ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐๐จ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐จ: ๐ผ ๐๐ช๐ง๐ฅ๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ
The unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections defy Pulse Asia and SWS surveys, hinting at a shift from personality-based to issue-driven politics.
Youth voters driven by civic education and digital campaigns played a key role in altering voting patterns. Endorsements from civil society groups also boosted lesser-known candidates.
Though unofficial, the results suggest a maturing electorate and a potential turning point in Philippine democracy
โข๐ผ๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐จ๐๐จ: ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐จ๐ช๐ก๐ฉ๐จ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ก ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ฌ๐๐ง ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐๐ข๐๐๐จ
The unofficial 2025 midterm results suggest a shift in political power, with the Senateโs โMagic 12โ reflecting declining support for President Marcos Jr. and his endorsed candidates. This signals weakening political capital ahead of the 2028 elections.
In contrast, Vice President Sara Duterteโs allies performed strongly, highlighting her growing influence despite facing an impeachment complaint. The results expose deep divisions within the administration and hint at a volatile road to 2028.
โข ๐๐๐ ๐ค-๐ฝ๐๐ข ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ก๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐จ, ๐๐จ๐จ๐ช๐-๐ฝ๐๐จ๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ
The 2025 Senate victories of Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino highlight a move toward grassroots, issue-driven politics. Despite limited resources, they relied on direct voter engagement and clear platforms, resonating especially with the youth.
Amid Marcos-Duterte infighting, they positioned themselves as a credible alternative, focusing on education, agriculture, and transparency. With millennials and Gen Z forming 63% of voters, their youth-oriented message struck a strong chord.
Their win suggests a growing appetite for substance over spectacle in Philippine politics.
โข 2025 ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ค๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐๐จ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ก ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐ซ๐๐ค๐ง
The 2025 midterm elections mark a shift away from personality-driven politics toward issue-based, reform-oriented leadership. Voters favored candidates with clear platforms and public service records over political legacies.
The surprising gap between pre-election surveys and actual results revealed a more informed, discerning electorate. This election signals growing political maturity and a demand for transparency, advocacy, and competence in governance.
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