The senator, a mainstay in the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga that is now enjoying an unprecedented boost from the "#AlDub" mania, remains number one in all survey ratings for senatorial candidates in 2016.
“Siguro, siyempre nakakatulong iyon [Maybe, somehow, it helped],” Sotto said, referring to the "#AlDub" factor in an interview before attending Tuesday's session.
However, Sotto said it is not only #AlDub that helped him land on top in voter preference, but also the ratings of the entire show.
He noted as well his consistently high ratings in surveys even before the "AlDub" phenomenon came into being. He has also consistently been in the top 3 of winners in past Senate races.
“Pero hindi naman iyon lang kasi iyong mga survey nakaraan, kapag tinignan mo mataas din naman ako kahit wala pang #AlDub,” Sotto said.
Sotto also attributed his ratings to his work in the Senate, citing his perfect attendance and participative attitude in all plenary and committee hearings.
“I think those who were surveyed are aware of all these," he said, referring to his Senate work.
“Siguro naman kung gusto mong bumoto ng isang senador, gusto mo iboto ang masipag siguro [I'd guess that if you wanted to elect a good senator, you'd vote for the one who works hard],” he added.
Sotto said his being top in the ratings will inspire him to work harder. “All I can say is I'm pleased, I am humbled. Probably being highest in the ratings will inspire me to work more, work harder,” Sotto said.
“Whereas before, I'd be here in the Senate at 3 pm, maybe now I'll be here at 5 minutes to 3," he quipped.
Sotto said he will appear in Eat Bulaga until the election period starts on February 5, 2016, and start his own campaign around the country.
“Of course you still have to campaignbecause come February 5, I'll no longer be seen at Eat Bulaga,” he explained.
Sotto said that his popularity cannot be attributed soley to #AlDub but also to all shows in Eat Bulaga including the “That’s My Babe,” "Juan for All, All for Juan," among other things.
“Kaya lang natatabunan ng ratings ng #AlDub, akala nila #AlDub lang, of course, it plays a big role, pero sa reading namin, eh, it is the entire Kalye Serye gimmick eh,” Sotto said.
NPC deciding this week
Meanwhile, Sotto said that the Nationalist People’s Coalition will decide whom to support within the week in undisclosed meeting.
“Siguro, yes, hopefully very soon, baka makapagdesisyon na ang partido kung mag-e-endorse ng isa lang, kung isa lang kandidato o maso-sona libre o ano,” Sotto said.
source: interaksyon.com
