15/05/2025
𝗕𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗧 𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗔 𝗡𝗚 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗞𝗦𝗬𝗢𝗡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓?
Prof. Eric Daniel De Torres of UE Political Science, a political analyst discussed some keypoints about this year's election during the Bilang Pilipino 2025 of TV 5. Here are his analyses of this year's election:
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• 𝙐𝙣𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 2025 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨: 𝘼 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩
The unofficial results of the 2025 midterm elections defy Pulse Asia and SWS surveys, hinting at a shift from personality-based to issue-driven politics.
Youth voters driven by civic education and digital campaigns played a key role in altering voting patterns. Endorsements from civil society groups also boosted lesser-known candidates.
Though unofficial, the results suggest a maturing electorate and a potential turning point in Philippine democracy
•𝘼𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨: 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙮𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘𝙨
The unofficial 2025 midterm results suggest a shift in political power, with the Senate’s “Magic 12” reflecting declining support for President Marcos Jr. and his endorsed candidates. This signals weakening political capital ahead of the 2028 elections.
In contrast, Vice President Sara Duterte’s allies performed strongly, highlighting her growing influence despite facing an impeachment complaint. The results expose deep divisions within the administration and hint at a volatile road to 2028.
• 𝙆𝙞𝙠𝙤-𝘽𝙖𝙢 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙒𝙞𝙣 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙨 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙧𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙨, 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨
The 2025 Senate victories of Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino highlight a move toward grassroots, issue-driven politics. Despite limited resources, they relied on direct voter engagement and clear platforms, resonating especially with the youth.
Amid Marcos-Duterte infighting, they positioned themselves as a credible alternative, focusing on education, agriculture, and transparency. With millennials and Gen Z forming 63% of voters, their youth-oriented message struck a strong chord.
Their win suggests a growing appetite for substance over spectacle in Philippine politics.
• 2025 𝙈𝙞𝙙𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙑𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙋𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝘽𝙚𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙤𝙧
The 2025 midterm elections mark a shift away from personality-driven politics toward issue-based, reform-oriented leadership. Voters favored candidates with clear platforms and public service records over political legacies.
The surprising gap between pre-election surveys and actual results revealed a more informed, discerning electorate. This election signals growing political maturity and a demand for transparency, advocacy, and competence in governance.
