How Kiko-Bam made a successful Senate comeback:
While surveys have been accurate in past elections, unexpected outcomes are still possible ...
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Surprising Senate Wins by Kiko and BamAquino and Pangilinan secured top Senate spots in 2025 with over 29 million combined votes despite low survey rankings.
Key FactsMay 13, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Bam Aquino placed second with 16.8 million votes, while Kiko Pangilinan ranked fifth with 12.2 million votes as 80% of results were tallied.
- They campaigned separately but promoted each other to maximize voter reach across the Philippines.
- Last-minute endorsements from religious groups and local leaders boosted their standings in key provinces.
- Aquino emphasized education reform and Pangilinan advocated for food security, resonating with voters amid ongoing crises.
We didn't expect this kind of result, because based on all the surveys, we were never in the top 12. So we were surprised too.— Pangilinan said it when asked about his reaction to the partial results of the elections.
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