by Jester M. Manalastas (Journal)
LAKAS-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro got an impressive rating of 24 percent in an independent survey conducted by the Campaign and Images on March 7.
Teodoro was the second choice among presidential bets by the 5,000 respondents surveyed nationwide.
His spokesman Mike Toledo said they are elated over the survey results.
“He is (at) double digit (percentage levels of preference) now. He will continue to surge. We believe the local machinery will provide another 10 to 15 percent,” Toledo said.
The survey, conducted on a larger survey sample three times more than the usual 1,500 individuals, asked the respondents who among the 10 presidential candidates do they think is capable of governing the presidency.
Sen. Manny Villar topped the survey with 31 percent followed by Teodoro, 24 percent, with Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and former President Joseph Estrada placing third and fourth at 20 percent and 13 percent, respectively.
Toledo believes that Teodoro’s popularity rating among the youth will propel him once the campaign period for local candidates starts on March 26.
About 70 percent of local candidates are affiliated with the administration party.
“Local officials’ support will deliver at least 10 to 15 percent increase to Teodoro’s popularity rating,” Toledo said.
Another survey conducted by the Starpolls showed Teodoro’s preference rating up from 4 percent to 11 percent.
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