Akbayan Leads in Tight Party-List Race; Duterte Youth Secures Strong Second Place
MANILA, Philippines – Preliminary and unofficial results from the 2025 Philippine midterm elections, as of 12:10 AM on May 13th, reveal a closely contested party-list race. Akbayan maintains a commanding lead, securing a significant number of votes, showcasing its continued relevance in the political landscape. However, the race remains dynamic, with several groups vying for positions within the winning circle.
The results reveal a surprising but strong second-place finish for Duterte Youth, demonstrating considerable voter support. This outcome underscores the continued influence of the Duterte name and the party’s ability to mobilize its base. The party’s focus on youth-related issues and advocacy seems to have resonated with a substantial segment of the electorate.
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Tingog takes third place, maintaining its position as a consistent player in the party-list system. Its focus on issues affecting marginalized communities and its effective campaign strategy have once again secured a significant number of votes. The remaining contenders, including 4Ps, ACT-CIS, Ako Bicol, and others, are locked in a tight competition for the remaining seats. The margins between these groups are relatively small, suggesting that the final rankings could shift slightly as the official count progresses.
The results highlight the diversity of issues and interests represented in the party-list system. Groups focusing on senior citizens, health concerns (Malasakit@Bayanihan), and regional representation (Uswag Ilonggo, Solid North) have all secured a considerable number of votes, reflecting the broad range of concerns held by the Filipino electorate.
The close nature of the race underscores the importance of every vote and the ongoing engagement of the Filipino people in the democratic process. The final results will be crucial in determining the composition of the House of Representatives and the legislative priorities of the next Congress. The coming days will be critical as the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) continues its official count and releases the final, certified results. The tight competition among several parties suggests that the final allocation of seats will be a closely watched development.
table summarizing the provided party-list race results:
| Rank | Party List | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKBAYAN | 2,699,086 |
| 2 | DUTERTE YOUTH | 2,272,347 |
| 3 | TINGOG | 1,761,958 |
| 4 | 4PS | 1,425,260 |
| 5 | ACT-CIS | 1,202,567 |
| 6 | AKO BICOL | 1,079,695 |
| 7 | USWAG ILONGGO | 797,909 |
| 8 | SOLID NORTH | 755,918 |
| 9 | TRABAHO | 635,730 |
| 10 | CIBAC | 573,730 |
| 11 | PPP | 569,459 |
| 12 | SENIOR CITIZENS | 561,008 |
| 13 | MALASAKIT@BAYANIHAN | 558,154 |
| 14 | ML | 539,999 |
| 15 | 4K | 529,713 |
| 16 | UNITED SENIOR CITIZENS | 518,751 |
| 17 | FPJ PANDAY BAYANIHAN | 515,876 |
| 18 | COOP-NATCCO | 502,672 |