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According to a recent Tangere survey, Rexlon Gatchalian, the secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development, had the highest satisfaction rating of any cabinet secretary in the Marcos Administration, at 59.4%. The respondents who identified as belonging to socioeconomic classes D and E are the primary contributors to the positive satisfaction rating, which is consistent with the findings of the poll conducted last month. Sec. With the launch of the DSWD’s AKAP (Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program), Gatchalian’s public recognition increased.

Highest Satisfaction Rating of the Cabinet Secretaries of the Marcos Administration (Top 2-5):

• Sonny Angara (Secretary of Education) – 58.1%
• Vivencio Dizon (Secretary of Tourism) – 56.8%
• Renato Solidum, Jr (Secretary of Science and Technology) – 55.5%
• Hans Cacdac (Secretary of Migrant Workers) – 55.0%

Assessment :

• Consistent with the previous month’s survey, the data suggests that departments directly impacting social welfare, education, labor and employment, and public transport have higher public satisfaction.

The non-commissioned survey on the Trust and Satisfaction Ratings of Cabinet Secretaries of the Marcos Administration, conducted last April 21-22, 2025, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

Capturing Filipino feelings is the goal of Tangere, an award-winning technology application and innovation-driven market research and public opinion polling firm. One of the first survey firms to register with the Commission on Election (COMELEC) in accordance with Resolution 11117 was Tangere (Acquisition Apps, Inc.). Tangere is a proud member of the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), and the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES).

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According to Tangere’s most recent 2025 Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey, Senator Bong Go was the only candidate to receive a 59.3% vote. According to voter preference, Senator Bong Go ranks among the top three in each of the nation’s seventeen regions. Erwin Tulfo, the representative for ACT-CIS, will come in second place with a voter preference of 55.1%, primarily from Northern and Central Luzon.

Sen. Bong Revilla, Media Executive Ben “Bitag” Tulfo, and Sen. Bato Dela Rosa will be statistically tied for third place. Millennial and Gen-Z voters preferred Ben “Bitag” Tulfo over his brother, who was preferred by the older respondents. Driven by strong support from Visayas and Mindanao, Sen. Bato Dela Rosa made a major leap in the survey, increasing his voter preference by over 10%.

Top 12 Candidates

The following are the candidates that constitutes the rest of the Top 12 slots:

• Former Senator Tito Sotto, statistically tied at 5-6, with a 45.00% voter preference;
• Four (4) candidates are statistically tied between 7^thto -10^th place:
  • Senator Pia Cayetano with a 41.5% voter preference;
  • Former DILG Secretary Ben Abalos with a 40.6% voter preference after posting a notable increase from Southern Luzon and Bicol Region;
  • Senator Lito Lapid with a 40.3% voter preference;
  • Former Senator Panfilo Lacson with a 39.2% voter preference.
• Rounding up the top 12 will be former Senator Manny Pacquiao with a 36.3% voter preference and Senator Francis Tolentino with a 35.0% voter preference after posting a notable increase in Central Luzon and Metro Manila.

Effect of VP Sara Endorsement

Both candidates recently supported by Vice President Sara Duterte experienced notable gains in Mindanao. Cong. Camille Villar posted a 2% increase in her voter preference (statistically tied at 11^th -13^th with 34.5%) and Sen. Imee Marcos posted a 3.75% increase in her voter preference (statistically tied at 12^th -18^th with 33.5%). Interestingly, Sen. Marcos experienced a notable decline in Northern Luzon after the endorsement of the Vice President.

The non-commissioned survey, conducted April 22-25, 2025, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

The goal of Tangere, an innovative market research firm with an award-winning technological application, is to understand Filipino opinions. Tangere is a proud member of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), the European Society for Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), and the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES). One of the first businesses to register with the COMELC was Tangere.

Email Tangere at [email protected] to obtain the topline report and analytics for this non-commissioned study.

2GO received five major recognitions from automotive giant Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, including the 2024 Most Outstanding Performer – Shipping Line (Large Category), the Capacity and Service Enhancement Award, the 2024 Shipment Compliance Key Performance Indicator, the 2024 Safety Key Performance Indicator, and, most recently, the 2024 Superior Shipping Line Award.

During the 2025 Toyota Supplier Conference and 25th Toyota Supplier Club General Assembly, which took place at the Grand Hyatt Manila, 2GO, the top shipping and logistics solutions provider in the Philippines, proudly accepted the 2024 Superior Shipping Line Award. In support of the massive automobile company Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, in particular, this honor highlights 2GO’s ongoing dedication to dependability, operational excellence, efficiency, and exceptional customer service in the logistics sector.

The team is a notable partner in Toyota Motor Philippines’ vast supply chain network due to its reliable performance and compliance with Toyota’s service requirements.

“We are deeply honored to receive these prestigious awards, especially the 2024 Superior Shipping Line Award,” said Sharon Musngi-Ngo. “This recognition is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of our team, who continuously strive to exceed expectations in integrity, reliability, efficiency, and service excellence. Our partnership with Toyota Motor Philippines is built on mutual trust and a shared commitment to operational excellence, and we look forward to continuing this successful collaboration.”

From left to right: Joseph Pescador, Sales Manager, 2GO Sea Solutions; Sherwin Chua-Lim, Senior Vice President, Marketing Division, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation; Sharon Musngi-Ngo, Vice President/Business Unit Head, 2GO Sea Solutions; Cecil Perez-Valle, AVP, Head of Commercial Sales, 2GO Sea Solutions; Cherry Lyn Bolanos, Vice President, Vehicle Logistics Department, Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation; and Mark Diomampo, Sales Manager, 2GO Sea Solutions.

In addition to this major honor, 2GO was also recognized during the 2025 Annual Vehicle Logistics Conference, bringing home a total of four awards: the 2024 Most Outstanding Performer – Shipping Line (Large Category), the Capacity & Service Enhancement Award, the 2024 Shipment Compliance Key Performance Indicator, and the 2024 Safety Key Performance Indicator Award. These accolades reflect the 2GO Sea Solutions team’s strategic efforts in optimizing capacity, meeting key performance indicators, and prioritizing efficiency and safety in every aspect of shipping operations.

The annual Toyota Supplier Conference and Toyota Supplier Club General Assembly are landmark events in the automotive industry calendar. Organized by Toyota Motor Philippines, these gatherings celebrate and honor the achievements of key suppliers and logistics partners. The 2025 edition also marked the 25th year of the Toyota Supplier Club, making the event even more significant. It comes on the heels of Toyota’s record-breaking performance in 2024, where the brand sold 218,019 vehicles and secured a commanding 47% market share—earning its 23rd consecutive Triple Crown as No. 1 in sales, production, and exports in the Philippine automotive industry.

The company’s strategy focus on service excellence, efficiency, and innovation is demonstrated by 2GO’s 2024 performance and 2025 recognition. As a reliable logistics partner of Toyota and other top companies, 2GO keeps pushing the boundaries of maritime transportation and logistics services in the nation.

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At the 17th Annual Shorty Awards, Filipina content producer Abi Marquez received her first-ever nomination in the “TikTok Presence” category, further advancing Filipino food and digital storytelling to a global audience.

With 4.4 million followers and over 117.8 million likes, Abi, who goes by the online moniker “Lumpia Queen,” has amassed a sizable TikTok following by showcasing Filipino culinary video and delving into other cuisines with the same zesty, fun enthusiasm. Her nomination honors the way she has proudly, humorously, and creatively represented Filipino culture by transforming commonplace dishes into viral films.

The Shorty Awards celebrate the best of the best in social and digital media—from creators to campaigns that shape culture online. Past winners include names like Pixar, Jay Shetty, Al Jazeera Digital, and Google.

Abi is in good company this year, up against major players like Sony Pictures’ “Venom: The Last Dance” TikTok Takeover, MTV’s “The Chi” and “Tulsa King”, Nickelodeon’s “SpongeBob 25th” celebration, and more.

Check out her nomination here: shortyawards.com/17th/abi-marquez-lumpia-queen

Abi’s Shorty Awards page

“Being recognized by the Shorty Awards is such an honor—not just for me, but for the whole Filipino food community on TikTok,” Abi shares.

She adds, “It motivates me even more to keep pushing Filipino cuisine onto the global stage and turn the food space into one big collaboration zone. This nomination is a reminder of how powerful our stories can be, especially when told through food.”

The 17th Annual Shorty Awards marks Abi’s third international nomination this year, following recent nods at the 29th Annual Webby Awards and the 45th Annual Telly Awards, further solidifying her status as one of the Philippines’ leading digital creatives.

With this nomination in the bag, Abi’s mission is louder than ever: to keep bringing Filipino flavor to the global stage.

Every time a fan shares their vote on Facebook, X (previously Twitter), or LinkedIn, it qualifies as a bonus vote. Fans can vote on the Shorty Awards website once every day.

Visit and vote here: shortyawards.com/17th/abi-marquez-lumpia-queen

In May 2025, the 17th Annual Shorty Awards winners will be revealed.

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The FPJ Panday Bayanihan (FPJPB) Party list, with Brian Poe Llamanzares as the first representative (3.75%), is expected to hold one (1) seat each in the House of Representatives, according to the findings of Tangere’s most recent 2025 Pre-Election Party-List Preferential Survey. Voter preference significantly increased for each of the other five (5) well-known newcomers:

-Ang Bumbero ng Pilipinas (ABP) Party-List led by Dr. Jose Goitia – Ranked 11^th overall  with 2.35% driven by strong support from Metro Manila.

-Solid North Party-List – Ranked 13^th overall with a 2.00% voter preference driven by voters from Ilocos Region.

-Partido sa Bagong Pilipino (PBP) Party list led by first representative Former COMELEC Commissioner Atty. Goyo Larrazabal– Ranked 15^th overall with 1.75% voter preference driven by voters from CARAGA region and Eastern Visayas region.

-Tulfo para sa Turismo (Turismo) Party-List ranked 19^th overall with 1.52% voter preference.

-Abante Bisdak Party-List ranked 20^th overall with 1.52% voter preference driven by voters from Central Visayas and Cavite.

Top Ten (10) Party Lists

• Five (5) party-lists are anticipated to have two (2) seats in the House of Representatives led by the Duterte Youth Party-list (Ranked 1^stoverall) who experienced a notable decline over the past month. The other top five party-lists are the following:

-Tingog Party-List – Ranked 2^nd overall with a 5.50% voter preference;

-Ako Bicol Party-List – Rank 3^rd overall with a 5.00% voter preference;

-4PS -Ranked 4^th overall with a 4.75% voter preference;

-ACT-CIS – Ranked 5^th overall with a 4.75% voter preference.

• Incumbent party-lists headlines the remaining top 10 :

–Agimat  – Ranked 7th overall with a 3.50% voter preference;

-Malasakit@Bayanihan – Ranked 8^th overall with a 3.00% voter preference;

-Alona – Ranked 9th overall with a 2.75% voter preference;

-1Pacman – Ranked 10th overall with a 2.50% voter preference;

Representation and support of marginalized sectors, lowering of prices of basic goods and commodities, and higher employment rate are the top key advocacy areas that party-liist should focus on according to 7 to 8 out of 10 voters.

The survey, conducted last April 8-10, 2025, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

The goal of Tangere, an innovative market research firm with an award-winning technological application, is to understand Filipino opinions. Tangere is a proud member of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), the European Society for Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), and the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES). One of the first companies to register with the COMELC was Tangere.

Email Tangere at [email protected] to get the topline report and analytics for this non-commissioned study.

According to Tangere’s most recent 2025 Pre-Election Senatorial Preferential Survey, Senator Bong Go, Media Executive Ben “Bitag” Tulfo, and ACT-CIS Representative Erwin Tulfo were tied three ways. Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo received 55.71% of the vote, which put him at the top of the overall list. Metro Manila and Visayas voters chose him. Northern Luzon and Central Luzon voters gave ACT-CIS congressman Erwin Tulfo a 54.42% vote preference, placing him in third place. As in last month’s study, older respondents preferred Rep. Erwin Tulfo, while millennial and Gen-Z voters preferred Ben “Bitag” Tulfo.

Ranking second overall will be incumbent senator, Senator Bong Go with a 55.17% voter preference, a notable increase from the previous month’s survey. Senator Go led all candidates in terms of voter preference in the entire Mindanao.

Biggest Gainers for April 2025

• The following are the top gainers for the month of April 2025:
  • Senator Bong Revilla, statistically tied at 4-5, with 47.13% voter preference, leading all candidates in votes from CALABARZON;
  • Incumbent Senator Francis Tolentino, statistically tied at 11-17, with a 32.96% voter preference driven by voters from CALABARZON and NCR;
  • Representative Marcoleta, statistically tied at 19-20, with a 23.13% voter preference driven by voters from Mindanao and voters belonging to the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC).

Top 12 Candidates

• The following are the candidates constitutes the rest of the Top 12 slots:
  • Former Senator Tito Sotto, statistically tied at 4-5, with a 45.21% voter preference;
  • Five (5) candidates are statistically tied at 6-10:
    • Senator Pia Cayetano with a 39.17% voter preference;
    • Former DILG Secretary Ben Abalos ranked seventh overall with a 38.08% voter preference after posting a notable increase in Metro Manila, Northern Luzon, and Central Luzon;
    • Senator Lito Lapid with a 37.92% voter preference;
    • Senator Bato Dela Rose with a 37.42% voter preference;
    • Former Senator Panfilo Lacson with a 37.29% voter preference.
  • Former Senator Manny Pacquiao ranked 11^thoverall with a 34.25% voter preference. A notable decrease in Mindanao for April was recorded.

The non-commissioned survey, conducted April 7-9, 2025, was administered via a mobile-based respondent application with a sample size of 2,400 participants (+/- 1.96% Margin of Error at a 95% Confidence Level) using a Stratified Random Sampling method (Quota Based Sampling). The proportion was spread throughout the Philippines with 12 percent from NCR, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.

The goal of Tangere, an innovative market research firm with an award-winning technological application, is to understand Filipino opinions. Tangere is a proud member of the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA), the European Society for Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), and the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES). One of the first businesses to register with the COMELC was Tangere.

Email Tangere at [email protected] to obtain the topline report and analytics for this non-commissioned study.