MANILA, Philippines — Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte captured the top spot in the latest Tangere October senatorial survey following his appearance before the Senate impeachment court. Market research firm Tangere conducted the nationwide mobile poll from October 21 to 23, 2026.
Driven by intense public interest surrounding his Senate testimony, Baste Duterte surged by 9.0% to reach 42.7% overall. For more election tracking updates, explore our latest market research blog posts.
Key Findings in the Tangere October Senatorial Survey
The poll reveals significant movement within the winning circle and strong performances from new contenders:
- Baste Duterte Leads: Baste Duterte climbed to 1st place overall at 42.7%, marking a major +9.0% surge.
- Top Tier Stability: Grace Poe secured 2nd place with 38.3%, while Senator Raffy Tulfo (36.5%) and Robin Padilla (36.4%) maintained strong upper-tier positions.
- Alan Peter Cayetano Surges: Senator Alan Peter Cayetano jumped into the Top 5 with a +8.0% increase, reaching 34.6%.
- Dingdong Dantes Enters Magic 12: Actor and youth advocate Dingdong Dantes made a breakout entrance into the winning circle, placing 12th with 20.7%.
Surging Movers and New Entrants
In addition to the top tier, several notable figures advanced significantly in October:
- Zia Adiong (16.7%): Climbed to 19th rank following a +4.2% increase.
- Joy Belmonte (17.2%): Advanced three spots to 16th rank.
- Colonel Bosita (15.2%): Re-entered the leaderboard at 21st rank.
Survey Methodology
Tangere conducted this non-commissioned study from October 21 to 23, 2026, via its mobile application. The team sampled 2,400 participants nationwide using stratified random sampling. The study carries a +/- 2.00% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level. Regional distribution spanned 12% in NCR, 23% in Northern Luzon, 22% in Southern Luzon, 20% in Visayas, and 23% in Mindanao.
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