Lacson unbothered, says surveys are not elections

Presidential candidate Panfilo Lacson remains “unbothered” by the recent Pulse Asia survey, saying the numbers in the pollsters are different from the support that he feels on the ground.

“Surveys are not elections. Last time I heard, election is on May 9. I’m not bothered at all simply because the numbers I feel on the ground are different from what the surveys indicate,” he said in a statement.

“After the presidential interviews and forums, I thought I should gain instead of lose support.  Having said all that, I will continue this fight all the way to Election Day,” he added.

The poll, conducted from February 18 to 23, showed that presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. maintained a huge lead from other presidentiables with 60% rating.

Vice President Leni Robredo followed Marcos with 15%, followed by Manila Mayor Isko Moreno with 10%.

Senator Manny Pacquiao settled for fourth place with 8%, followed by Senator Panfilo Lacson with 2%.

The rest of the presidential candidates namely Faisal Mangondato, Leody de Guzman, Jose Montemayor, Jr., Ernesto Abella and Norberto Gonzales scored 0.4% or less.

There were 4% of respondents who are undecided.—LDF, GMA News