Secretary Sonny Angara has entered the Top 12 in the latest 2028 senatorial pulse, placing him within winning range as early voter preference figures begin to take shape ahead of the elections.
The ranking comes from Tangere’s 2028 senatorial poll, which lists Angara at 12th among potential senatorial candidates. The results show voter support clustered closely around the cutoff line, pointing to a competitive field, particularly in the lower half of the Top 12 where small margins separate candidates inside and outside the winning circle.
According to the same Tangere poll, the Top 15 candidates and their respective support levels are:
1. Raffy Tulfo — 49.8%
2. Grace Poe — 43.5%
3. Alan Cayetano — 38.0%
4. Loren Legarda — 38.0%
5. Paolo Duterte — 37.1%
6. Sebastian “Baste” Duterte — 36.6%
7. Rex Gatchalian — 34.4%
8. Manny Pacquiao — 31.2%
9. Chiz Escudero — 30.2%
10. Ben Tulfo — 30.1%
11. Joy Belmonte — 29.3%
12. Sonny Angara — 28.4%
13. Chel Diokno — 27.4%
14. JV Ejercito — 24.6%
15. Benhur Abalos — 23.4%
Angara’s placement comes amid sustained public attention on the Department of Education, which he currently leads. The headline accompanying the poll points to the perceived strength of DepEd’s recent performance as part of the broader context surrounding his visibility. While the survey does not attribute voter preference to specific policies or actions, Angara’s role in the education sector remains a central part of his public profile.
The same Tangere poll shows long-time frontrunners maintaining their positions at the top of the list, while several candidates outside the Top 12 remain within close range. The narrow gaps highlight how fluid early rankings remain, with shifts possible as national issues and public attention evolve.
At this stage, the senatorial pulse serves as an early snapshot rather than a prediction. Still, Angara’s entry into the Top 12 places him firmly in contention. With the 2028 elections still ahead, the results offer an initial look at where public sentiment currently stands, while leaving room for movement as performance, visibility, and national priorities continue to shape the race.
