The final COMELEC tally is out. And Grace Poe stomped on everyone. Let’s see how the rest fared over the Senatorial election years… comparing with their relatives.
Angara
Ed in 1987: 11,288,102
Ed in 1992: 8,019,011
Ed in 2001: 10,805,177
Ed in 2007: 12,657,769
Sonny in 2013: 16,005,564
* Sonny has revitalized the Angara brand. Gaining more than 4 million over his father. He has the charisma that appeals to younger voters, and maybe even their mothers.
Aquino
Butz in 1987: 12,426,432
Butz in 1992: 3,964,966
Tessie in 1998: 7,238,086
Noynoy in 2007: 14,309,349
Bam in 2013: 15,534,465
* Bam is also improving the Aquino brand. Steady rise in people going for Aquinos. Did not include Joker here, as I am not sure if he is related (near) to them.
Estrada
Erap in 1987: 10,029,978
Loi in 2001: 10,524,130
Jinggoy in 2004: 11,094,120
Jinggoy in 2010: 18,925,925
JV in 2013: 13,684,736
* The Estradas seem to have been gaining followers, but with JV’s entry, the numbers dipped quite a lot. Let’s see if this will affect Jinggoy’s VP run in 2016.
Pimentel
Nene in 1987: 9,942,696
Nene in 1998: 10,227,765
Nene in 2004: 13,519,998
Koko in 2007: 10,987,347
Koko in 2013: 14,725,114
* Koko started with a dip in his father’s votes, but he has shown that his advocacy has gained popularity with the people. A huge increase in people who voted for him.
Honasan
Gringo in 1995: 8,968,616
Gringo in 2001: 10,454,527
Gringo in 2007: 11,605,531
Gringo in 2013: 13,211,424
* Even if Gringo has always been at the bottom of the pack, his popularity is steadily increasing. Hopefully, if he still wants to continue politics after these 6 years, it will maintain.
Legarda
Loren in 1998: 14,933,965
Loren in 2007: 18,501,734
Loren in 2013: 18,661,196
* Though Legarda is still at the top tier, it is surprising to see here get almost the same amount of votes as 6 years ago. She has hit a plateau, and that isn’t good for any politician. She needs a re-branding.
Cayetano
Rene in 1998: 13,177,584
Pia in 2004: 12,542,054
Alan in 2007: 11,787,679
Pia in 2010: 13,679,511
Alan in 2013: 17,580,813
* This is the Cayetano time. Alan punched the votes out of the park this time. Though in 2016 Pia will not be able to run, he might use this as a VP run as well. Or Maybe Pia will run for higher office. Their next steps will decide if people will continue to vote Cayetano or not.
Villar
Manny in 2001: 11,187,375
Manny in 2007: 15,338,412
Cynthia in 2013: 13,822,854
* The Villars have a solid voter’s base, especially since they have good projects and a good record. I don’t think they have anything to fear even if they stick to the Senate.
Escudero
Chiz in 2007: 18,265,307
Chiz in 2013: 17,502,358
* I dip from 6 years ago. Escudero will not be able to go for higher office anymore after this. He should have taken the chance in 2010.
Trillanes
Sonny in 2007: 11,189,671
Sonny in 2013: 14,127,722
* Another one with rising popularity. News is news. Even if it is not to good for him. Let’s see if his rising popularity, and Magdalo’s winning, will help push him higher.
