MANILA - The record of religious groups and celebrities such as television host Kris Aquino and Willie Revillame and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao in the next elections in 2010 could have positive and negative implications for the candidates, the results of last poll Pulse Asia said on Thursday.
The national survey oct 22 to 30 show that up to 52 percent of voters could vote for a candidate backed by the leaders of his church. However, 43 percent of voters also said they probably or definitely would not vote for the candidate supported by his church.
Local politicians have long recognized the influence of religious groups on their congregations during the election season, with the powerful Iglesia ni Cristo in command of the section up to 3 percent of voters, as bloc voting practice.
The survey said that up to 45 percent of adult Filipinos can vote for a candidate endorsed by Kris Aquino. But 49 percent also said it is likely / unlikely to vote for the candidate supported Aquino.
Aquino, one of the most powerful actors in local showbiz, is the sister of the Liberal Party standard bearer, Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
The survey said support Wowowee host Willie Revillame could obtain up to 37 percent of voters. Moreover, 58 percent of voters said they would reject candidates Revillame's. Revillame is supporting the Nationalist Party candidate Senator Manny Villar bet.
Another endorsement Villar, Manny Pacquiao, also could become a factor in elections next year.
The survey said support Pacquiao could persuade 21 percent of voters to vote for their preferred candidate, while 71 percent of voters said they probably / certainly reject the anointed boxing champion.
The poll, which surveyed 1,800 adults, was conducted before Pacquiao's victory over Puerto Rican boxer Miguel Cotto last November 14.
The survey also showed that 15 percent of voters would vote for a candidate supported by President Arroyo. Moreover, 79 percent of respondents to the survey said they probably would / probably not vote for the candidate of Arroyo, who is Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats Kampi bearer Gilbert Teodoro.
Thirty-six percent of voters said they could vote for a candidate endorsed by former President Joseph Estrada, while 59 percent of voters said they probably / probably not vote for the election of Estrada. Estrada is currently running for reelection in 2010 polls.
Pulse Asia said a presidential bid approved by any of these individuals or groups "without doubt get the support of more than 11 percent of Filipinos only."
Moreover, said the 2 percent to 5 percent of Filipinos said that the details would have no effect on his election to the presidency, while three percent were unable to say what impact they would have entries in your choice presidential elections in May 2010.
Estrada doubts survey results
Former President Estrada, meanwhile, cast doubt on the results of the survey, which showed that most voters reject rather than vote for a candidate he supports.
He said results of the Pulse Asia survey is contrary to the welcome you receive every time that campaigns in Metro Manila and the provinces. He said the survey could be part of the propaganda to downplay his popularity among the masses.
Estrada, along with his running mate Jejomar Binay, and four Senate candidates, visited Barangay Marica in Pasay City to campaign for the 2010 elections.
Connie Dy Former Undersecretary of the National Anti-Poverty Commission said Estrada's popularity convinced her to leave the administration Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats and Kampi join Estrada Pwersa ng Masa party.
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