Bongbong Marcos maintains big lead among presidential bets in Feb. 2022 Pulse Asia poll

By Edward Era Barbacena

Former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. maintained his big lead among fellow presidential bets in pre-election polls, scoring 60% for the second consecutive Pulse Asia survey released on Monday.

The poll, conducted from February 18 to 23, showed Vice President Leni Robredo a far second with 15%, followed by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno with 10%.

Senator Manny Pacquiao settled for fourth place with 8%, followed by Senator Panfilo Lacson with 2%.

The rest of the presidential candidates namely Faisal Mangondato, Leody de Guzman, Jose Montemayor, Jr., Ernesto Abella and Norberto Gonzales scored 0.4% or less.

There were 4% of respondents who are undecided.

Marcos' high rating is anchored on his 68% and 66% scores in Mindanao and the National Capital Region (NCR), respectively.

Marcos, son of the late Ferdinand Marcos, has Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as a running mate.

Marcos also scored 58% in Balance Luzon and 53% in Visayas.

Marcos' 60% rating, however, is unchanged compared to the Pulse Asia poll conducted last January 19 to 24 and released last February 13.