Manila, Feb. 11 -- Nine candidates backed by the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. are among the probable winners in the 2025 Senate race based on the latest OCTA Research pre-election survey.

The survey, conducted from Jan. 25 to 31, showed ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo as the most preferred candidate, topping the poll with 70 percent voter preference.

Former Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III ranked third to eighth with 52 percent.

Other administration-supported candidates in the probable winning circle include Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr., ranked fourth to 11th with 49 percent; former Senator Panfilo Lacson at fourth to 11th with 48 percent; Senator Pia Cayetano at fourth to 11th with 46 percent; and ...