A recent survey conducted by Capstone Intel Corporation has revealed an overwhelming endorsement for Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval, with 60 % of respondents indicating their intent to vote for her in the upcoming election, highlighting significant voter confidence in her leadership.
UP Professor Guido David, Chief Data Scientist at Capstone, emphasized that the high level of support for Mayor Sandoval reflects not only her past performance but also a critical confidence among voters.
“When voters believe in a candidate’s ability to serve, their engagement and decisions at the polls can significantly shape the election’s direction,” David noted.
According to David, 91% of the respondents in the survey were voters from the last election and their willingness to vote for Sandoval again can be seen as a reflection of her effective performance in office.
“it is clear that their willingness to support Sandoval again reflects their satisfaction with her performance. This highlights how past governance significantly influences future electoral decisions, as constituents tend to favor candidates who have proven their reliability and effectiveness in office.” David said.
Capstone Intel Research and Publications Director Kaye Domingo reported that the survey conducted from January 22 to 26, 2025 included 1,200 participants with an equal distribution of sexes. The age distribution was between 18 to 55 years old, with majority being married.Notably, 16.90% of the respondents had resided in their area for 16 to 20 years; 14% had lived in Malabon for 21 to 25 years 13.50% and 13 % had lived 21 to 25 and 26 to 30 years, respectively. Other notable groups included those with 6 to 10 years and 46 and above of residence.
The respondents’ educational attainment was fairly distributed, with the largest being college graduates, followed by high school undergraduates. The highest number of respondents were employed followed by those unemployed.
When asked about their mayoral preferences, Sandoval is preferred by 60 % while 28 % for Jaye Noel. When respondents were asked about their familiarity with the mayoral candidates, 93% reported being fully familiar with Sandoval, while 51% expressed familiarity with Noel.
Respondents cited several reasons for their support of Mayor Sandoval. An impressive 67.30% “ naniniwala sa kanyang adbokasiya” while 55.90% “madaling lapitan” and 55.40% “patunay ng kakayahang maglingkod”. Additionally, 43.40% recognize her “konkretong aksyon sa mga nangangailangan”, and 37.60% commend her “magandang track record” and 29.80% highlighting her “walang bahid ng korapsyon”.
When asked about the qualities they desired in a political candidate, a notable 79.60% of respondents expressed a desire for candidates “ nakakapagpatupad ng mga programa at serbisyo” and 51.80% “may karanasan sa pamumuno at marunong rumespeto”.
The survey also assessed satisfaction with government services in Malabon, revealing that 45.80% of respondents were “very satisfied” with the available services, while only 2.80% reported being “very dissatisfied.”
Respondents specifically acknowledged the effectiveness of key services, such as medical assistance and health services, financial assistance/ayuda, educational assistance; disaster relief, emergency response, job assistance and livelihood opportunities, assistance to seniors, community programs and activities and security and peacekeeping efforts.
Domingo explained that the polling data indicates that residents have noticed tangible improvements in areas such as health access, education and public safety, contributing to a sense of optimism about the future of Malabon.
