Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro – A recent survey conducted by Mindoro Today reveals that TINGOG is the leading choice among Pinamalayan voters who expressed their preferences for party list representation. However, the results show that only 12% of respondents named a party list, underscoring a significant level of voter indecision or lack of awareness regarding party list groups.

TINGOG topped the survey with 34 respondents selecting it as their preferred party list, reflecting its strong appeal across various sectors. The party list stands out for its active presence in the community, with an office in Pinamalayan that provides medical assistance, medicines, and burial aid to townsfolk. Represented locally by former congressional chief of staff Christine “C3” de Castro, who is now running for mayor under the Lakas-CMD party, TINGOG has built strong connections through its service programs.

Following TINGOG, FPJ Party List emerged as the second most mentioned group, garnering 20 respondents.

Other party list groups with notable mentions include:

Seniors Party List: 18 respondents

Sagip Party List: 16 respondents

Anak Kalusugan: 10 respondents

BHW (Barangay Health Workers): 5 respondents

ACT-CIS: 5 respondents

4Ps Party List: 3 respondents

Akbayan Party List: 4 respondents

Several groups received mentions from one or two respondents, including A-Teacher, Akay Ko Si Sol, SIDC, Farmers, and Kawang Gawa.

The survey highlights that while TINGOG has established a strong foothold in Pinamalayan, the overwhelming majority of respondents remain undecided or unaware of their options. This presents a challenge for party list groups to better engage and educate voters ahead of the elections.

Methodology
The survey, conducted by Mindoro Today, covered all 37 barangays in Pinamalayan and included 1,000 respondents randomly selected to ensure representative sampling. Conducted from December 16, 2024, to January 15, 2025, the survey results carry a 95% confidence level with a ±3.1% margin of error. Respondents were asked to name their preferred party list group without being provided a list of options.