Senator Bong Go and Senator Bam Aquino have emerged as the early frontrunners in the 2028 vice presidential race, based on the latest non-commissioned Tangere survey conducted nationwide from February 19 to 20, 2026. The poll covered 1,200 respondents across the Philippines using a mobile-based application, with a ±2.77 percent margin of error at a 95 percent confidence level and stratified random sampling to ensure regional representation.
Bong Go tops the vice presidential preference list with 27 percent support, giving him a six-point edge in the early standings. His advantage is reinforced by strong sentiment numbers. During the same survey period, he recorded identical 64 percent trust and 64 percent satisfaction ratings, making him the highest-rated figure among those tested for either the presidency or vice presidency. These ratings indicate that a majority of respondents who are aware of him express confidence in his performance and leadership profile. The data suggests that his early lead is not driven by preference alone but is supported by broad approval metrics measured at the same time.
Bam Aquino ranks second with 21 percent voter preference. While he trails by six points, his approval indicators remain strong. The survey shows Aquino posting 60 percent approval and 59 percent trust among aware respondents. Tangere further notes that he carries the lowest dissatisfaction and distrust scores among those tested, pointing to a relatively clean public perception during the survey window. That profile positions him as a candidate with room to consolidate support, particularly in a field where voter preferences are still developing.
The February snapshot captures voter sentiment at an early stage of the 2028 cycle. With a significant portion of the electorate yet to fully commit, the current standings establish Bong Go and Bam Aquino as the leading figures in the vice presidential contest while leaving space for movement as the political landscape continues to evolve.
