GOV.PH MAGAZINE Using Popularity of Politicians in The Philippine | Page 32

Conclusion

Based on our research , popular candidates tend to win the elections . People who are known for their good deeds normally wins , since they are known for being good , people will vote for them . just like Sen . Manny Pacquiao and Sen . Tito Sotto , they are both known as a famous showbiz personnel , but they are also known for the good deeds that they do . To the citizens , it is enough that they are a well-known showbiz personnel and that they help others who are in need . These candidates are persuading the voters to vote for them by helping others , by implying that they are good and respectable .
Even though there are popular candidates based on their well-known celebrity or family name , it is still up to the voters on how you assess each political candidate . Those that are knowledgeable in this area such as critics , voter advocates , writers , and journalists suggest that Filipinos should alter voting habits on voting only for personality and instead think about the platforms of candidates .