Lakas-Kampi-CMD welcomes Pulse Asia survey

By Lilybeth G. Ison

MANILA, Dec. 4 — The ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD (Christian, Muslim, Democrats) on Friday welcomed the latest result of the Pulse Asia Survey, which said that majority — from 58 to 79 percent — will not support a presidential bet endorsed by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, former president Joseph Estrada, Mr. Willie Revillame, and People’s Champ Manny Pacquiao.

“Positibo sa amin ang resulta ng Pulse Asia (The party views the results of the Pulse Asia with positive outlook),” said Lakas-Kampi-CMD vice president for membership Prospero “Butch” Pichay Jr.

“Kahit sinabi sa survey na 79 percent ang ayaw sa mga kandidatong iniindorso ng Pangulo, at least meron na kaming 21 percent (Though the survey said that 79 percent won’t support a candidate endorsed by the President, at least we have 21 percent),” he added.

Based on the latest survey result conducted by Pulse Asia from October 22 to 30 using face-to-face interviews, a small to sizeable majorities (58 to 79 percent) are surely/probably not supporting a presidential bet endorsed by President Arroyo, former president Estrada (who is also running for president in May 2010 elections), Revillame and Pacquiao.

On the other hand, the presidential bid of a candidate endorsed by these personalities would be surely/probably supported by 15 to 37 percent of Filipinos, it said.

The Pulse Asia survey further said that only a presidential candidate endorsed by the respondent’s church or religious group would surely/probably be elected by most Filipinos or about 52 percent.