2016 Philippine Senate election

32nd Philippine senatorial election May 2023 January 2019 2016 Philippine Senate election Philippines legislative no 2013 Philippine Senate election 2013 List of senators elected in the 2010 Philippine Senate election 2019 Philippine Senate election 2019 12 (of the 24) seats to the Senate of the Philippines May 9, 2016 Senators elected 13 Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid 7 140,756,973 43.81 Partido Galing at Puso Partido Galing at Puso 4 32,154,139 30.83 United Nationalist Alliance United Nationalist Alliance 1 24,660,722 7.68 300px Results showing plurality of seats obtained by each electoral alliance by province. 300px Results showing the alliance affiliation of first-placed candidates by province Senate President Franklin Drilon Liberal Party (Philippines) Koko Pimentel Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan The 2016 election of members to the Senate of the Philippines was the 32nd election of members to the Senate of the Philippines. It was held on Monday, May 9, 2016, The seats of 12 senators elected in 2010 were filled during this election. The winners in this election joined the winners of the 2013 election to form the 17th Congress of the Philippines. The senators elected in 2013 served until June 30, 2019, while the senators elected in this election would serve up to June 30, 2022. The Senate election was part of the 2016 general election where elections for the president of the Philippines, vice president, members of the Philippine House of Representatives, and all local officials, including those from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, were held. The Senate election used a plurality-at-large voting system where the voter votes for 12 candidates, with each candidate getting one vote, and from which the twelve candidates with the highest number of votes are elected to serve for six years. Electoral system Philippine senatorial elections Philippine senatorial elections are done via the plurality-at-large voting system: the entire country is one at-large "district", where a voter can vote up to twelve people (one vote per candidate), with the twelve candidates with the highest number of votes deemed elected. Senators who are currently serving their second consecutive term are term limited, although they may run again in 2019. Only half of the seats are up in every senatorial election. The winning senators replaced the batch elected in 2010, and joined the batch elected in 2013 in the 17th Congress. Each party has a slate of as many candidates as it desires, although parties don't usually exceed a 12-person ticket. A party may also choose to invite "guest candidates" to complete its slate. The party may even include, with the candidates' consent, independent candidates and candidates from other parties as the party's guest candidates. A coalition of different parties may also be formed. In general elections where senators and presidents are elected at the same time, the presidential candidates often have their own slates of senatorial candidates. This means voters have more choices unlike in midterm elections, when there are usually only two major contending political forces. Winning candidates are proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) sitting as the National Board of Canvassers. Candidates are proclaimed senators-elect if the thirteenth-place candidate no longer has a mathematical chance of surpassing the twelfth-place candidate. Post-proclamation disputes are handled by the Senate Electoral Tribunal, a body composed of six senators and three justices from the Supreme Court. Coalitions A coalition led by the Liberal Party (Liberal) of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, the successor of the administration-backed Team PNoy coalition In 2013, and the primary opposition United Nationalist Alliance of Vice President Jejomar Binay, put up senatorial slates. Aside from these coalitions, candidates running for president also put up their own opposition slates. Some candidates are included in more than one coalitions. Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid The senatorial ticket of the Liberal Party called as "Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid" (Coalition for the Straight Path), was unveiled last October 12, 2015 at the Liberal's headquarters in Cubao, Quezon City led by President Aquino III, and the Roxas and Robredo tandem.Bea Cupin https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/108924-liberal-party-2016-senate-slate/ It’s final: LP completes 12-person Senate slate October 12, 2015 October 11, 2015 Rappler In a resolution passed September 30, 2015, the Liberal National Directorate, and Liberal National Executive Council nominated incumbent senators Franklin Drilon, TG Guingona and Ralph Recto, former Department of Justice (DOJ) secretary Leila de Lima and former senator Francis Pangilinan for inclusion.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/107580-lp-nomination-roxas-senatorial-candidates/ LP officially nominates Mar Roxas as standard-bearer Rappler May 19, 2016 Liberal Standard-bearer Mar Roxas also declared former Energy Secretary and former Leyte governor Jericho Petilla (Liberal) as part of the slate.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/724812/roxas-eyes-petilla-for-senate-slot Roxas eyes Petilla for Senate slot Inquirer Philippine Daily newsinfo.inquirer.net May 19, 2016 On October 12, 2015, Interior and Local Government Assistant Secretary for Muslim Affairs and Special Concerns Ina Ambolodto, PhilHealth Board Director Risa Hontiveros, COOP-NATCCO Party List Representative Cresente Paez and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority Director General Joel Villanueva were included in the slate.http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/12/Liberal-Party-LP-2016-senator-lineup.html Liberal Party reveals 2016 senatorial slate cnn May 19, 2016 July 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160726175438/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/10/12/Liberal-Party-LP-2016-senator-lineup.html dead Partido Galing at Puso The senatorial slate of Grace Poe, known as "Partido Galing at Puso," included independents and candidates from other political parties. The coalition line up was unveiled for the first time after the last day of filing on October 16, 2015. It included Manila vice mayor Isko Moreno, congressman Sherwin Gatchalian, worker advocate Susan Ople, incumbent senator Tito Sotto, Bayan Muna congressman Neri Colmenares, actor Edu Manzano, lawyer Lorna Kapunan, party-list congressman Samuel Pagdilao, former senator Migz Zubiri, and Richard J. Gordon, congressman Roman Romulo, On October 29, 2015 the senatorial coalition line up was unveiled at Club Filipino. Term-limited and retiring incumbents Term limited The following are barred from seeking reelection, although they can be elected anew in 2019: Pia Cayetano (NP), running for House representative from Taguig's 2nd district Won the election for House representative from Taguig's 2nd district.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/132654-pia-cayetano-win-taguig-lito-lapid-lose-angeles-local-elections/ Senate graduates: Pia Cayetano wins, Lapid loses in local polls Rappler May 19, 2016 Cayetano ran for senator in 2019 and won. Miriam Defensor Santiago (PRP), running for president of the Philippines Ran for president and lost. Santiago subsequently died in September 2016.Labog-Javellana Juliet Ager Maila Miriam Defensor-Santiago passes away at 71 http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/820199/miriam-defensor-santiago-passes-away-at-71 Juan Ponce Enrile (UNA) In December 2013, Enrile said he would retire from politics, denying reports he would run for governor of Cagayan province.http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/340031/news/nation/enrile-to-retire-from-politics-in-2016-denies-reported-plan-to-run-for-cagayan-gov Enrile to retire from politics in 2016, denies reported plan to run for Cagayan gov GMA News December 16, 2013 May 20, 2015 Enrile ran for senator in 2019 and lost. Jinggoy Estrada (UNA) In detention due to corruption charges and his alleged involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam, Estrada told reporters that after his August 2014 bail hearing he would "run in 2016 for a higher office" and that he would be Vice President Jejomar Binay's running mate.http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/08/13/estrada-hopeful-options-still-open/ Estrada hopeful, options still open Rio N. Araja The New Standard August 13, 2014 April 26, 2015 May 31, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150531012547/http://manilastandardtoday.com/2014/08/13/estrada-hopeful-options-still-open/ dead However, this did not materialize, with Gregorio Honasan finally chosen by his party 's running to be Binay's running mate. Estrada ran for senator in 2019 and lost. Estrada ran again for senator in 2022 and won. Lito Lapid (Independent), running for mayor of Angeles City In January 2015, Lapid announced that he would run for mayor of Angeles City.http://www.philstar.com/nation/2015/01/10/1411185/lapid-run-mayor-angeles Lapid to run for mayor of Angeles Ding Cervantes The Philippine Star January 5, 2015 April 26, 2015 Lapid eventually lost. Lapid ran for senator in 2019 and won. Bong Revilla (Lakas) In detention due to corruption charges and his alleged involvement in the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam, Revilla expressed that he was considering a 2016 presidential campaign and a return to show business.http://www.mb.com.ph/revilla-eyes-2016-presidency/ Revilla eyes 2016 presidency Mario Casayuran Manila Bulletin March 10, 2014 April 26, 2015 However, this did not materialize. Revilla ran for senator in 2019 and won. Other incumbent senators may seek other political offices in 2016. Retiring incumbents The following senators' terms are ending in 2016, are eligible to run, but targeted other positions: Bongbong Marcos (Independent), running for vice president of the Philippines Ran for vice president as Miriam Defensor Santiago's (PRP) running mate and lost.Alberto-Masakayan Thea Duterte, Robredo win 2016 polls https://www.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/05/27/16/duterte-robredo-win-2016-polls May 29, 2016 ABS-CBN News May 27, 2016 Running for another office mid-term The following senators' terms ended in 2019. They could run for other positions, but could return to the Senate if they lose; have they won, they were expected to forfeit their Senate seats once the terms of their new position started: Alan Peter Cayetano (Independent), running for vice president of the Philippines Ran for vice president as Rodrigo Duterte's (PDP–Laban) running mate and lost. Francis Escudero (Independent), running for vice president of the Philippines Ran for vice president as Grace Poe's (independent) running mate and lost. Gregorio Honasan (UNA), running for vice president of the Philippines Ran for vice president as Jejomar Binay's (UNA) running mate and lost. Grace Poe (Independent), running for president of the Philippines Ran for president and lost. Antonio Trillanes (Independent), running for vice president of the Philippines Running for vice president with no running mate but is supporting Grace Poe's candidacy, and lost. None of the candidates whose terms ended in 2019 won, thereby giving the Senate a full 24-person membership at the start of the upcoming Congress. Cayetano is a member of the Nacionalista Party, so were Marcos and Trillanes, but all did not win that party's nomination to run as vice president. Instead, they were running as independents in the vice presidential election. Cayetano and Trillanes were expected to return to the Senate as Nacionalistas once the Senate opened its session for the 17th Congress. Campaign In March 2015, Walden Bello resigned his position in Congress and from the Akbayan party, which is allied with President Benigno Aquino III, due to conflicts with Aquino that surrounded the Disbursement Acceleration Program and the Mamasapano incident.Aceron Joy Isaac Francis That thing called resignation https://www.rappler.com/voices/imho/86797-walden-bello-resignation/ January 27, 2016 Rappler March 14, 2015 As a result of the Mamasapano clash, Getulio Napeñas was relieved from his position and later retired. Former SAF chief Napeñas retires on Saturday http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/705998/former-saf-chief-napenas-retires-on-saturday newsinfo.inquirer.net November 25, 2015 On May 20, 2015, the Office of the Ombudsman dismissed the complaint filed by former Iloilo provincial administrator Manuel Mejorada against Senator Franklin Drilon, DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson, DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez Jr., and other officials involved in the construction of the Iloilo Convention Center.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/05/20/15/case-overpriced-iloilo-convention-center-dismissed Case on 'overpriced' Iloilo Convention Center dismissed ABS-CBN News May 20, 2015 May 20, 2015 On August 7, 2015, Senator Gringo Honasan, former CIBAC congressman and now TESDA chair Joel Villanueva, and seven other former and incumbent lawmakers were charged before the Office of the Ombudsman in connection with the pork barrel scam.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/08/07/15/gringo-tesda-chief-charged-3rd-pdaf-scam-cases Gringo, TESDA chief charged in 3rd PDAF scam cases ABS-CBN News August 7, 2015 August 7, 2015 In August 2015, Leila de Lima assisted Isaias Samson, an expelled minister of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), in filing a case against the sect. Members protested at the DOJ office the next day while others occupied EDSA in Mandaluyong a few days later to urge de Lima to resign, and give focus to the Mamasapano clash where two members of the INC were killed.Gamil Jaymee Yee Jovic Quismundo Tarra Iglesia Ni Cristo protesters occupy Edsa http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/717307/iglesia-ni-cristo-protesters-occupy-edsa#ixzz3kJgaPsoH August 30, 2017 Philippine Daily Inquirer August 29, 2017 On September 15, 2015, Francis Pangilinan announced his resignation from the cabinet of President Benigno Aquino III.Nicolas Fiona Pangilinan quits as food security chief http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/09/15/Food-security-secretary-presidential-assistant-francis-kiko-pangilinan-quits.html October 1, 2015 CNN Philippines Nine Media Corporation September 15, 2015 October 3, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151003140203/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/09/15/Food-security-secretary-presidential-assistant-francis-kiko-pangilinan-quits.html dead On September 29, 2015, Francis Tolentino spoke in Cavite for his intention to run for the Senate under Aquino's Liberal Party. However, controversy surrounding a lewd performance in a political rally in Santa Cruz, Laguna forced him to resign from the party.'Playgirls were asked to dress sexier' https://www.abs-cbn.com/focus/10/03/15/playgirls-were-asked-dress-sexier ABS-CBN News December 17, 2015 October 3, 2015 Grace Poe and Francis Escudero revealed that eight candidates were named on the initial list of their senatorial slate.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/106174-chiz-escudero-declaration-vice-president/ Chiz Escudero: I accept the challenge to be Grace Poe's partner in 2016 Elemia Camille September 17, 2015 Rappler September 17, 2015 On September 30, 2015, Poe endorsed Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/726730/poe-escudero-endorse-colmenares-as-first-member-of-senatorial-slate Poe, Escudero endorse Colmenares as first member of senatorial slate Ager Maila September 30, 2015 September 30, 2015 Inquirer.net On October 12, 2015, the Liberal Party announced its complete senatorial line-up in Quezon City under the Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid.LP bares slate dubbed Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid, Philippine Daily Inquirer. The United Nationalist Alliance completed their slate on October 21, 2015.Macaraig Ayee Binay finally completes UNA Senate slate https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/109926-una-senate-slate-complete/ Rappler October 21, 2015 Panfilo Lacson accused Poe of favoring actor Edu Manzano over himself on October 27, 2015 when it was reported that Manzano was joining the Senate slate of Poe.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/734729/amid-being-subbed-out-of-poes-slate-lacson-says-hes-for-roxas Lacson: Poe dropped me from slate in favor of Edu Manzano October 27, 2015 Philippine Daily Inquirer February 28, 2016 On October 29, 2015, Poe and Escudero announced in an event held in Club Filipino, San Juan, the complete senatorial slate for the Partido Galing at Puso coalition.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/735259/poe-escuderos-partido-galing-at-puso-senate-slate-launched Poe-Escudero’s ‘Partido Galing at Puso’ Senate slate launched Philippine Daily Inquirer October 30, 2015 In an event commemorating Typhoon Haiyan in Tacloban on November 7, 2015, Martin Romualdez, the nephew of Imelda Marcos, declared his support for Jejomar Binay.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/112070-binay-romualdez-cousins-yolanda/ Romualdez cousins supporting Binay in 2016? Rappler December 7, 2015 February 18, 2016 On November 14, 2015, in an interview by ABS-CBN News Channel, Karen Davila asked Alma Moreno with questions regarding the Reproductive Health Law. The interview went viral when Moreno was unable to answer coherently.http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/focus/v1/11/11/15/alma-moreno-ms-not-an-issue-in-senatorial-bid Alma Moreno: MS not an issue in senatorial bid ABS-CBN News November 11, 2015 December 15, 2015 In November 2015, Princess Jacel Kiram and Malaysian politician Nurul Izzah Anwar posted a photo demanding Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak to free opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim which was received negatively in that country, prompting Nurul Izzah to apologize. http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/asiapacific/malaysian-nurul-izzah/2281672.html Malaysian Nurul Izzah apologises for photo with Jacel Kiram Channel News Asia November 21, 2015 February 18, 2016 March 2, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160302125331/http://www.channelnewsasia.com/mobile/asiapacific/malaysian-nurul-izzah/2281672.html dead On November 17, 2015, in a vote of 5–4, the Senate Electoral Tribunal denied the petition filed by aspiring 2016 presidential candidate Rizalito David for the disqualification of Grace Poe as a senator.http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/11/17/senate-electoral-tribunal-set-grace-poe-disqualification-case-denied.html SET denies disqualification case against Poe CNN Philippines November 17, 2015 November 18, 2015 Ansis JC November 18, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151118051359/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/11/17/senate-electoral-tribunal-set-grace-poe-disqualification-case-denied.html dead On December 14, 2015, the court rejected Jovito Palparan's bid to be released on bail despite his plea that he is running for Senate.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/115900-palparan-bail-denied/ Court rejects bail for Jovito Palparan Rappler December 14, 2015 February 18, 2016 On January 26, 2016, the Senate Blue Ribbon subcommittee concluded its hearings on the corruption allegations against Vice President and UNA presidential candidate Jejomar Binay.https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/01/26/16/after-25-hearings-senate-subpanel-wraps-up-probe-vs-binay After 25 hearings, Senate subpanel wraps up probe vs Binay ABS-CBN News January 26, 2016 January 26, 2016 Campaigning for the Senate elections began on February 9, 2016. The United Nationalist Alliance's campaign started with a proclamation rally held in Mandaluyong on that same day.http://www.manilatimes.net/binay-poe-to-kick-off-campaigns-in-m-manila/243368/ Binay, Poe to kick off campaigns in M. Manila Manila Times February 5, 2016 February 8, 2016 The 10-person senatorial line-up of Miriam Defensor Santiago's campaign were unveiled during a campaign event at the Ynares Sports Arena on February 14, 2016.https://www.abs-cbn.com/nation/02/13/16/miriam-marcos-tandem-bares-senatorial-slate Miriam-Marcos tandem bares senatorial slate ABS-CBN News Gagalac Ron February 13, 2016 February 13, 2016 On February 15, 2016, PDP–Laban, the party of Rodrigo Duterte announced that it would not have a senatorial slate so that the party can concentrate on promoting the candidate.Andrade Jeannette No more senatorial slate for Duterte-Cayetano team http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/765097/no-more-senatorial-slate-for-duterte-cayetano-team February 16, 2016 Philippine Daily Inquirer February 16, 2016 On February 15, 2016, UNA senatorial candidate Manny Pacquiao, in a video statement posted by TV5 for its Bilang Pilipino coverage, made a comment on the issue of same-sex marriage. He described people in these marriages as "mas masahol pa sa hayop" (English Translation: behaving worse than animals.)http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/02/16/pacquiao-draws-flak-masahol-pa-sa-hayop-comment-8860 https://web.archive.org/web/20160220015140/http://sports.abs-cbn.com/boxing/news/2016/02/16/pacquiao-draws-flak-masahol-pa-sa-hayop-comment-8860 dead February 20, 2016 Pacquiao draws flak for "masahol pa sa hayop" comment ABS-CBN Sports February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016 Pacquiao later apologized and stated that as a Born Again Christian, he is against same-sex marriage, based on Biblical teachings but he did not condemn gay people.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35585016 Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao apologises for gay slur BBC February 16, 2016 February 16, 2016 Nike ended their longtime partnership with Pacquiao stating that his comments against gay people were abhorrent.Fernandez Erick Nike Drops Manny Pacquiao Following Anti-Gay Comments http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/nike-manny-pacquiao-anti-gay-comments_us_56c49e12e4b0b40245c8918c?ir=Queer+Voices&section=us_queer-voices& Huffington Post February 18, 2016 Bello filed a petition that may disqualify Pacquiao for violating election rules regarding publicity.https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/123283-manny-pacquiao-bradley-comelec-bello/ Comelec urged to declare Pacquiao fight illegal Rappler February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 http://www.foxsports.com/boxing/story/manny-pacquiao-philippine-senator-candidate-petition-stop-boxing-timothy-bradley-match-unfair-publicity-022216 Rival senatorial candidate wants Manny Pacquiao banned from next fight Fox Sports February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 Based on the commission's rules, Pacquiao's wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, may substitute.http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/12/10/Comelec-concludes-deadline-substitution-candidates-2016-elections.html Comelec concludes substitution of candidates for 2016 polls CNN Philippines December 11, 2015 February 22, 2016 March 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303064346/http://cnnphilippines.com/news/2015/12/10/Comelec-concludes-deadline-substitution-candidates-2016-elections.html dead On February 22, 2016, Richard J. Gordon filed a petition to the Supreme Court to reverse a decision by the Comelec from refraining to print receipts from the voting machines.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/767400/gordon-to-sc-compel-comelec-to-issue-vote-receipts Gordon to SC: Compel Comelec to issue vote receipts Philippine Daily Inquirer February 22, 2016 February 22, 2016 Greco Belgica followed suit.http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=belgica-asks-sc-to-enable-printing-of-voter-receipts&id=123697 Belgica asks SC to enable printing of voter receipts BusinessWorld February 26, 2016 February 26, 2016 July 13, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180713020957/http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=belgica-asks-sc-to-enable-printing-of-voter-receipts&id=123697 dead Candidates Candidates in the Philippine Senate election, 2016 A total of 50 candidates were included in the initial list of candidates to be included in the ballot.http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=Archives/RegularElections/2016NLE/Candidates/NationalCandidates List of National and Local Candidates for Verification COMELEC January 21, 2016 January 20, 2016 +Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid# Name Party 4. Ina Ambolodto Liberal Party (Philippines) 12. Leila de Lima Liberal Party (Philippines) 15. Franklin Drilon Liberal Party (Philippines) 19. TG Guingona Liberal Party (Philippines) 20. Risa Hontiveros Akbayan 25. Panfilo Lacson Independent politician 27. Mark Lapid Aksyon Demokratiko 37. Cresente Paez Independent politician 40. Kiko Pangilinan Liberal Party (Philippines) 41. Jericho Petilla Liberal Party (Philippines) 42. Ralph Recto Liberal Party (Philippines) 49. Joel Villanueva Liberal Party (Philippines) +Partido Galing at Puso# Name Party 11. Neri Colmenares Makabayan 13. Isko Moreno Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 17. Sherwin Gatchalian Nationalist People's Coalition 18. Dick Gordon Independent politician 22. Lorna Kapunan Aksyon Demokratiko 30. Edu Manzano Independent politician 34. Susan Ople Nacionalista Party 38. Samuel Pagdilao Independent politician 42. Ralph Recto* Liberal Party (Philippines) 44. Roman Romulo Independent politician 46. Tito Sotto Nationalist People's Coalition 50. Juan Miguel Zubiri Independent politician +People's Reform Party# Name Party 13. Isko Moreno* Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 30. Edu Manzano* Independent politician 34. Susan Ople* Nacionalista Party 36. Manny Pacquiao* United Nationalist Alliance 41. Jericho Petilla* Liberal Party (Philippines) 42. Ralph Recto* Liberal Party (Philippines) 43. Martin Romualdez Lakas–CMD 45. Dionisio Santiago Independent politician 47. Francis Tolentino Independent politician 49. Joel Villanueva* Liberal Party (Philippines) +United Nationalist Alliance# Name Party 18. Dick Gordon* Independent politician 23. Jacel Kiram United Nationalist Alliance 24. Alma Moreno United Nationalist Alliance 25. Panfilo Lacson* Independent politician 26. Rey Langit United Nationalist Alliance 31. Allan Montaño United Nationalist Alliance 33. Getulio Napeñas United Nationalist Alliance 34. Susan Ople* Nacionalista Party 36. Manny Pacquiao United Nationalist Alliance 43. Martin Romualdez* Lakas–CMD 46. Tito Sotto* Nationalist People's Coalition 50. Juan Miguel Zubiri* Independent politician*Guest candidates +Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka# Name Party 2. Aldin Ali Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka 10. Melchor Chavez Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka +Non-independents not in tickets# Name Party 9. Sandra Cam Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 16. Larry Gadon Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 29. Romeo Maganto Lakas–CMD +Independents not in tickets# Name Party 1. Shariff Albani Independent politician 3. Raffy Alunan Independent politician 5. Godofredo Arquiza Independent politician 6. Levito Baligod Independent politician 7. Greco Belgica Independent politician 8. Walden Bello Independent politician 14. Ray Dorona Independent politician 21. Eid Kabalu Independent politician 28. Dante Liban Independent politician 32. Ramon Montaño Independent politician 35. Serge Osmeña Independent politician 39. Jovito Palparan Independent politician 48. Diosdado Valeroso Independent politician Opinion polling Opinion polling in the Philippine Senate election, 2016 Opinion polling, locally known as surveys in the Philippines, is conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS), Pulse Asia and other pollsters. The frontrunner is in bold. Those which are within the margin of error are in italics. Per candidate This list includes all individuals named by at least 10% of respondents in any of the eight conducted surveys. The top 16 candidates with the highest favourability in each poll are listed below, where the top 12 is marked with a "black line". For a comprehensive list of all individuals included in the surveys, and other surveys that have been conducted before 2016, see the main article. Rank 2016 Jan 8–10 Jan 24–28 Feb 5–7 Feb 13 Feb 15–20 Feb 16–27 Feb 24–Mar 1 Mar 30–Apr 2 SWS Pulse SWS MBC-DZRH Pulse Pulse Standard SWS 1 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 56 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 68.6 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 52 Independent Lacson 53.0 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 63.6 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 50.6 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 50 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 45 2 Independent Lacson 49 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 65.6 Independent Lacson 49 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 51.0 Independent Lacson 60.2 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 47.2 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 43 Nationalist People's Coalition Sotto 42 3 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 46 Independent Lacson 63.3 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 46 Independent Zubiri 46.6 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 54.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 46.5 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 37 4 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 59.9 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 42 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 43.4 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 53.4 Independent Lacson 44.9 Akbayan Hontiveros 39 Independent Lacson 5 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 43 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 58.8 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 40 Liberal Party (Philippines) Pangilinan 42.2 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 52.4 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 43.5 Independent Zubiri 37 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 31 6 Independent Osmeña 42 Independent Zubiri 54.9 Independent Zubiri 38 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 41.2 Independent Zubiri 48.5 Independent Zubiri 39.4 Liberal Party (Philippines) Drilon 36 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 7 Independent Zubiri 39 Independent Osmeña 54.8 Independent Osmeña 37 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 38.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 45.3 Independent Osmeña 36.3 Independent Lacson Independent Zubiri 8 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 37 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 48.6 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 45 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 37.9 Independent Osmeña 43.7 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 35.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva Independent Gordon 30 9 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 33 Independent Gordon United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao Independent Osmeña 33.6 Independent Gordon 42.6 Independent Gordon 34.9 Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 32 Akbayan Hontiveros 10 Independent Gordon 31 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 46.9 Akbayan Hontiveros 27 Independent Gordon 33.4 Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 41.2 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 33.2 Lakas-CMD Romualdez 31 Liberal Party (Philippines) Recto 11 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 28 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 41.4 Independent Gordon 26 Akbayan Hontiveros 31.3 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 39.1 Akbayan Hontiveros 33.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) de Lima 30 Independent Osmeña 12 Akbayan Hontiveros Akbayan Hontiveros 41.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 28.3 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 36.7 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 28.5 Independent Gordon Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 28 13 Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Moreno Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 37.7 Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 23 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 27.7 Akbayan Hontiveros 36.2 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 28.2 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 25 14 Aksyon Demokratiko Lapid 19 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 31.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva 22 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 24.2 United Nationalist Alliance Pacquiao 34.8 Nationalist People's Coalition Gatchalian 26.1 Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona Independent Tolentino 24 15 Independent Tolentino Aksyon Demokratiko Lapid 27.2 Aksyon Demokratiko Lapid 19 Independent Manzano 21.8 Independent Tolentino 24.0 Lakas-CMD Romualdez 20.6 Independent Osmeña 25 Lakas-CMD Romualdez 22 16 Liberal Party (Philippines) Villanueva Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Moreno 24.5 Independent Tolentino Aksyon Demokratiko Lapid 20.6 Lakas-CMD Romualdez 22.0 Independent Tolentino 20.5 Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino Moreno Liberal Party (Philippines) Guingona 21 Results The Commission on Elections, sitting as the National Board of Canvassers, convened for the first time on May 11, receiving the first batch of certificates of canvass, totaling 40, from various cities and diplomatic outposts.Aning Jerome Santos Tina G. Comelec as National Board of Canvassers gets COCs from various areas http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/785023/comelec-as-national-board-of-canvassers-starts-tabulating-official-results May 19, 2016 Philippine Daily Inquirer May 11, 2016 The camp of Francis Tolentino, the 13th-placed candidate, citing the alteration by Smartmatic to the script at the commission's "Transparency server", objected to the impending proclamation of the winning senators by securing a restraining order at the Supreme Court, but failed.Reformina Ina Tolentino fails to secure SC TRO vs proclamation of 12 winning senators https://www.abs-cbn.com/halalan2016/nation/05/19/16/tolentino-fails-to-secure-sc-tro-vs-proclamation-of-12-winning-senators May 19, 2016 ABS-CBN News May 19, 2016 On May 31, the SC has dismissed Tolentino's petition for being "moot and academic".http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/568244/news/nation/sc-junks-tolentino-plea-vs-proclamation-of-gatchalian-recto-de-lima SC junks Tolentino plea vs. proclamation of Gatchalian, Recto, De Lima GMA News May 31, 2016 May 31, 2016 The commission proclaimed the 12 winning candidates on May 19.Esmaquel Paterno II Meet PH’s 12 new senators https://www.rappler.com/philippines/elections/133540-senators-final-official-tally-proclamation/ May 19, 2016 Rappler May 19, 2016 The senators elect include three senators-elect who were reelected, four returning senators from previous Congresses, and five neophytes. Seven candidates from Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid won, four from Partido Galing at Puso, and one from the United Nationalist Alliance. The three senators who successfully defended their seats were Franklin Drilon, Ralph Recto and Tito Sotto. There were four senators who returned to the Senate. These were Dick Gordon, Panfilo Lacson, Francis Pangilinan, and Juan Miguel Zubiri. Five senators entered the chamber for the first time. These were Leila de Lima, Sherwin Gatchalian, Risa Hontiveros, Manny Pacquiao and Joel Villanueva. De Lima won her first election; this was the first election of Villanueva with his name on the ballot instead of his party (him being a nominee of the Citizens' Battle Against Corruption in party-list elections); this was the first senatorial election for both Gatchalian and Pacquiao; and this was the third attempt of Hontiveros. Incumbents Serge Osmeña and TG Guingona did not successfully defend their seats. Composition of the Senate before and after the election: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24BeforeelectionSenate bloc Majority bloc Minority blocParty‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡‡Election resultNot upUNAPGPKDMNot upAfterelectionParty + √ + * + + √ √ * + + +Senate bloc Majority bloc Minority blocKey: ‡ Seats up + Gained by a party from another party √ Held by the incumbent * Held by the same party with a new senator Notes: Alan Peter Cayetano, Bongbong Marcos and Antonio Trillanes, who all ran for the vice presidency as independents, are shown as members of the Nacionalista Party both before and after the election. Manny Pacquiao ran under the United Nationalist Alliance during the election, but switched to PDP–Laban before the 17th Congress convened. He is shown here as a member of the PDP–Laban in the results tables, except for the "Per candidate" table, and on the "Per party" table's "Wins" column, where he is shown as an UNA member. In all other tables, including the "Per party" table's "Start" column, he is a PDP–Laban member. Per candidate thumb|A map showing the results by illustrating the topnotcher candidate by province. Vote share by province Per coalition The seats won totals does not account for guest candidates. thumb|Full results of the election per province/city. Results are determined via nationwide vote, the map represents if the results were determined per province/city, ordered by Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid, Partido Galing at Puso, then other parties and coalitions. Koalisyon ng Daang Matuwid 5 yellow Liberal Party 100512795 5 Akbayan 15915213 1 Aksyon Demokratiko 6594190 0 Independent 17734775 1 140756973 7 Partido Galing at Puso 7 Nationalist People's Coalition 32154139 2 Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 11126944 0 Makabayan 6484985 0 Nacionalista Party 2775191 0 Aksyon Demokratiko 1838978 0 Independent 44688459 2 99068696 4 United Nationalist Alliance 24660722 1 People's Reform Party 3 Lakas–CMD 12325824 0 Independent 1828305 0 14154129 0 Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka 2470660 0 Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 1971327 0 Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 805756 0 Lakas–CMD 731021 0 Independent 36687989 0 44979151 55739911 Vote share #ddd 600px 410px KDM yellow 43.81 PGP Partido Galing at Puso 30.83 UNA United Nationalist Alliance 7.68 Others gray 17.68 Senate seats #ddd 600px 410px KDM yellow 58.33 PGP Partido Galing at Puso 33.33 UNA United Nationalist Alliance 8.33 Others gray 0.00 Per party Manny Pacquiao won the election as a candidate of United Nationalist Alliance (UNA), but later joined the PDP–Laban before the start of the 17th Congress. Pacquiao is treated as an UNA candidate in this table, except in the "After" column" where he is included in PDP–Laban's totals. Up Before Won After +/− 300px Liberal Party 100512795 +19.94 3 4 5 6 +2 Nationalist People's Coalition 32154139 −0.15 1 2 2 3 +1 United Nationalist Alliance 24660722 −19.29 1 3 1 2 −1 Akbayan 15915213 +1.26 0 0 1 1 New Lakas–CMD 13056845 New 2 2 0 0 −2 Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino 11932700 New 1 2 0 1 −1 Aksyon Demokratiko 8433168 New 0 0 0 0 0 Makabayan 6484985 +0.58 0 0 0 0 0 Nacionalista Party 2775191 −14.44 2 5 0 3 −2 Partido ng Manggagawa at Magsasaka 2470660 +0.16 0 0 0 0 0 Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 1971327 New 0 0 0 0 0 Independent 100939528 +8.16 1 3 3 5 +2 Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 0 1 0 1 0 PDP–Laban 0 1 0 2 +1 People's Reform Party 1 1 0 0 −1 12 24 12 24 0 44979151 55739911 Vote share #ddd 600px 410px Liberal Liberal Party (Philippines) 31.30 NPC Nationalist People's Coalition 10.07 UNA United Nationalist Alliance 7.64 Akbayan Akbayan 4.97 Independent Independent 31.36 Others gray 14.66 Senate seats #ddd 600px 410px Liberal Liberal Party (Philippines) 41.67 NPC Nationalist People's Coalition 16.67 UNA United Nationalist Alliance 8.33 Akbayan Akbayan 8.33 Independent Independent 12.50 Others gray 0.00 Defeated incumbents Serge Osmeña (independent), ran in 2019 and lost TG Guingona (Liberal/KDM) Election for the Senate President On July 25, the day of convening of the 17th Congress, Tito Sotto and Migz Zubiri nominated Koko Pimentel for the Senate presidency, while Francis Escudero and Antonio Trillanes nominated Ralph Recto. Pimentel won by a vote of 20-3 with the backing of the largest party in the chamber, the Liberal Party, which included Recto as part of the tradition of opposing candidates voting for one other. Alan Peter Cayetano, who has expressed interest in leading the Senate, was absent during the session.Ilas Joyce Cayetano not giving up on Senate presidency https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/13/alan-peter-cayetano-senate-presidency-koko-pimentel.html February 20, 2022 CNN Philippines June 13, 2016 February 20, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220220062129/https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2016/06/13/alan-peter-cayetano-senate-presidency-koko-pimentel.html dead Recto automatically became the Minority Leader after losing to Pimentel. Franklin Drilon was elected Senate President pro tempore while Sotto was elected Majority Leader.Ager Maila Koko Pimentel takes Senate presidency by 20-3 vote https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/798856/koko-pimentel-takes-senate-presidency-with-20-3-vote February 20, 2022 Philippine Daily Inquirer July 25, 2016 Candidate# of VotesVoterParty Koko Pimentel20 Bam Aquino Liberal (6) Leila de Lima Franklin Drilon Francis Pangilinan Ralph Recto Joel Villanueva Sherwin Gatchalian NPC (3) Loren Legarda Tito Sotto Nancy Binay UNA (2) Gregorio Honasan Risa Hontiveros Akbayan (1) Sonny Angara LDP (1) Cynthia Villar Nacionalista (1) Manny Pacquiao PDP–Laban (1) JV Ejercito PMP (1) Dick Gordon Independent (4) Panfilo Lacson Grace Poe Migz Zubiri Ralph Recto3 Antonio Trillanes Nacionalista (1) Koko Pimentel PDP–Laban (1) Francis Escudero Independent (1) Absent1 Alan Peter Cayetano Nacionalista (1) References 30em collapsed 2016 Senate