SEN. Raffy Tulfo and former senator Grace Poe remained on top of the Magic 12 in Tangere’s April 2026 senatorial preference survey.
Results of the nationwide poll, conducted from April 1 to 3 among 1,500 respondents, showed Tulfo leading with 44.8 percent, followed by Poe with 40.1 percent and Sen. Loren Legarda with 39.3 percent.
The three maintained a clear advantage over other contenders, reflecting continued voter preference for experienced national figures.
Despite holding on to the top spot, Tulfo’s rating declined from 49.8 percent in January, while Poe’s dropped from 43.5 percent, indicating that voter preferences are becoming more fragmented as more names gain traction ahead of the 2028 midterm elections.
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso ranked fourth with 38.2 percent, while Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and Davao City First District Rep. Paolo Duterte placed fifth and sixth with 37.9 percent and 36.9 percent, respectively, signaling strong support for local executives and the continued influence of Davao-based candidates.
The Duterte brothers’ numbers remained largely steady compared to January, suggesting a stable support base.
Meanwhile, Education Secretary Sonny Angara and Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian sustained their earlier ratings at 29.2 percent and 24.8 percent, respectively, pointing to consistent public backing for administration figures.
The survey also pointed to a tight contest for the final spots in the winning circle. Broadcaster Ben Tulfo holds 12th place with 24.1 percent but faces close competition from Akbayan Party-list Rep. Chel Diokno (22.3 percent), actor Dingdong Dantes (21.7 percent) and Benhur Abalos (21.3 percent).
Tangere Chief Executive Officer Martin Peñaflor said the results reflect an increasingly fluid electoral landscape, with voters beginning to weigh performance and consistency alongside name recall.
The noncommissioned survey used a stratified random sampling method and had a margin of error of plus or minus 2.15 percentage points at a 95 percent confidence level. Respondents were distributed across major regions, including the National Capital Region, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
