Defections, endless controversies and nonstop black propaganda have never shaken the strong foundation of the ruling party. This is why numerous Lakas stalwarts endured and stayed firm with their presidential bet, Gibo Teodoro although results of some unreliable surveys conducted by private polling firms reveal he is near the bottom of the standings.
Lanao Representative Abdullah Dimaporo presented a clear rationalization at a news conference in Tubod, Lanao del Norte last Thursday.
A “more reliable” survey than those of the Social Weather Stations and Pulse Asia shows Gilbert Teodoro’s rating escalating to 20 percent as the elections draws nearer, Dimaporo noted.
Dimaporo stated that in the survey carried out by the Department of the Interior and Local Governments, Teodoro had an matching score with Nacionalista Party candidate Manny Villar. On the other hand, he did not say when the survey was conducted.
“Teodoro’s rating has increased to 20 percent and Senator Benigno Aquino III’s rating sunk,” Dimaporo said, without supplying any figure for the Liberal Party standard bearer Noynoy Aquino.
He said this was the major reason Lakas officials were certain that Teodoro would win the elections.
“It is a more reliable survey than those conducted by private companies,” Dimaporo said.
He indicated that the DILG has offices all over the country and the result of its survey was more reflective of voters’ responses.
Dimaporo said that this was unlike the scope of Pulse Asia and SWS surveys, which were restricted to Metro Manila only. Dimaporo also stressed out that the DILG survey was accomplished to represent the choice of voters.
“The survey of both Pulse Asia and SWS are more about trending to make it appear that Teodoro is behind. This would convince voters to vote for candidates with higher rating,” Dimaporo said.
