Antique congresswoman and senatorial candidate Loren Legarda statistically tied with former broadcaster Raffy Tulfo in the Pulse Asia survey conducted between April 16 to 21.
Legarda got 49.4 % while Tulfo was at 50.4 % in the survey, making them contenders for the top spot.
The two were followed by actor Robin Padilla (42.9%), Taguig-Pateros Congressman Alan Peter Cayetano (42.3%), Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero (38.6%), and Senator Win Gatchalian (37%).
Rounding up the Magic 12 are Senator Miguel Zubiri, former DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, former Senator JV Ejercito, former Vice President Jojo Binay, Senator Risa Hontiveros, and former Senator Jinggoy Estrada.
The survey was conducted with 95% of respondents having valid responses for Senatorial bets.
Legarda has remained a top contender for the Senate race. She is known champion of the environment, entrepreneurship, and women and children’s rights. Legarda is currently going around the country in the final days of the campaign.