Press Release
March 8, 2007

LACSON: SWS SURVEY RESULTS SHOW ANTI-GLORIA SENTIMENT STRONG

While it may be too early for it to show a clear picture of the Magic 12, the latest Social Weather Stations senatorial survey clearly shows that anti-Arroyo sentiment remains strong.

Sen. Panfilo Lacson said this Thursday as he noted that even the three Team Unity candidates in the Magic 12 were not hardcore pro-Gloria.

It shows us something, that the anti-Arroyo sentiment remains strong because the survey shows a conglomeration of Genuine Opposition candidates compared to just three Team Unity candidates, Lacson told reporters at a students forum for senatorial candidates at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.

On the other hand, Lacson said that while the survey is too early a gauge of who will win, it gives the candidates a glimpse of how to tweak their campaigns. Lacson noted that while some Team Unity candidates managed to squeeze into the SWS initial Magic 12, none of them are hardcore pro-GMA.

Also, he said this validates an earlier survey showing an endorsement by Mrs. Arroyo will translate to 10%, that of former Presidents Joseph Estrada and Corazon Aquino +15%, and Susan Roces +23% and vice president Manuel Noli de Castro +31%.

Were just one month into the campaign period and we can make the necessary adjustments. Im still pretty low in the Visayas region and we intend to do something about it, he said.

On the other hand, Lacson said top-placer Francis Pangilinan benefited greatly from the issue of whether he would be dropped from the GO list. He noted that at the time the SWS survey was taken, the GO was considering yanking out Pangilinan from its list.

During the forum, Lacson signed a covenant clean and honorable elections on May 14. He said it is important to send the message to first-time voters such as students that candidates are willing to do their part for clean and honorable elections.

Also during the forum, Lacson extended a hand to Ilocos Sur Gov. Luis Singson, shortly after he finished explaining his platform of government to the audience.

Lacson said later that he and Singson are kumpares, Lacson being the godfather of Singsons child. You may be political rivals but you set this rivalry aside. Besides, I have nothing personal against Gov. Singson, he said.

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