1992 Philippine Senate election
Majority party
Minority party
Party
LDP
NPC
Seats won
16
5
Popular vote
124,076,351
49,881,921
Percentage
44.95
18.07
Third party
Fourth party
Party
Lakas
Liberal
Seats won
2
1
Popular vote
48,789,154
19,104,398
Percentage
17.67
6.92
The 1992 election of members to the Senate of the Philippines was the 24th election to the Senate of the Philippines. It was held on Monday, May 11, 1992. This was the first general election (where all positions were contested) under the 1987 Philippine Constitution . An estimated 80,000 candidates ran for 17,000 posts, from the presidency all the way down to municipal councilors.
The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) got a large share in the Senate race. TV personality and former Quezon City Vice Mayor Vicente Sotto III (also known as Tito Sotto ) got the highest number of votes.
Philippine Senate elections are via pluraity block voting , with staggered elections , with the entire country as an at-large "district". Each voter has 24 votes, and can vote for up to 24 candidates.
Under the transitory provisions of the Philippine constitution, all 24 senators were elected in this election. The first 12 senators who garnered the highest votes would have a six-year term while the next 12 senators would also have a three-year term. For purposes of term limits, each term counts as 1 term regardless of length.
Political parties in 1992 [ edit ]
As this was as held concurrently with the 1992 presidential election , presidential candidates also presented senatorial slates. Six of seven slates had 24 candidates, while one has 16.
As the Senate elections were held with the presidential election , all 7 presidential candidates put up senatorial tickets. These were as follows:
These were the following tickets:
Koalisyong Pambansa (Salonga-Pimentel) ticket
Name
Name
Florencio Abad
Oscar Morado
Macapanton Abbas
Ceferino Padua, Jr.
Miguel Acebedo
Nemesio Prudente
Gerardo del Mundo
Wilfredo Rafols
Florangel Rosario-Braid
Ruperto Martin
Jesus Antonio M. Carpio Sr
Reynaldo San Juan
Raul Contreras
Ponciano Subido
Elfren Cruz
Ramon Tagle, Jr.
Camilo Diel
Wigberto Tañada
Genaro Mabasa
Lorna Verano Yap
Ramon Garcia
Victor Ziga
Alfredo Zerrudo
Melchor Chavez (disqualified)
Nacionalista Party (Laurel-Kalaw) ticket
Name
Name
Edgardo Abenina
Sotero Laurel
Homobono Adaza
Horacio Marasigan
Marcelino Arias
Ramon Maronilla
Roger Arienda
Steve Osmeña
Edgar Ilarde
Roger Panotes
Ramon Orosa
Datu Ray Ibrahim Uy
Vincent Crisologo
Hjalmar Quintana
Nora Daza
Norberto Romualdez III
Wilson Gamboa
Dorotheo Salazar
Crisostomo Vitug
Mariano Santiago
Amado Gat Inciong
Bonifacio Tupaz
Antonio Fa. Muyot
Gonzalo Villa
People's Reform Party (Santiago-Magsaysay) ticket
Name
Name
Fortunato Abat
Antonio Leviste
Cris Abasolo
Abdullah Abe Madale
Carlos Cajelo
Jaime Muyargas
Dominico Casas
Antonio Policarpio
Jose Cordova
Mariano Reyes
Dante de Guzman
Jonathan Rivera
Renato Ecarma
Efren Sumajit
Melchor Ines
Albert D. Umali
Retiring incumbents [ edit ]
Joseph Estrada (NPC ), ran for Vice President of the Philippines and won
Vicente Paterno (PDP–Laban ), retired from politics
Aquilino Pimentel Jr. (PDP–Laban ), ran for Vice President of the Philippines and lost , ran for senator in 1995 and lost, ran again in 1998 and won
Juan Ponce Enrile (Nacionalista ), ran for representative from Cagayan 's 1st district and won; ran for senator in 1995 and won
Rene Saguisag (Liberal ), originally promised to run for just one term; retired from politics
Jovito Salonga (Liberal ), ran for President of the Philippines and lost
Raul Manglapus , appointed as Secretary of Foreign Affairs
The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) winning 16 seats, the Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) winning five, the Lakas-NUCD winning two, and the Liberal Party winning one.
These were the incumbents who won: Lakas's Leticia Ramos-Shahani and Nina Rasul , LDP's Heherson Alvarez , Edgardo Angara , Butz Aquino , Neptali Gonzales , Teofisto Guingona Jr. , Ernesto Herrera , Joey Lina , Orlando S. Mercado , and Alberto Romulo , Liberal's Wigberto Tañada , and NPC's John Henry Osmeña and Ernesto Maceda ,
Neophyte senators were LDP's Gloria Macapagal Arroyo , Rodolfo Biazon , Blas Ople , Ramon Revilla Sr. , Raul Roco , Tito Sotto and Freddie Webb , and NPC's Nikki Coseteng.
Returning was Arturo Tolentino , who last served in the Senate in 1971.
Incumbents who were defeated were LDP's Mamintal A.J. Tamano , Liberal's Victor Ziga , and Nacionalista's Sotero Laurel .
For purposes of counting of terms the three-year terms of those that finished 13th to 24th in this election count as one term, just as those who have six-year terms
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The first 12 elected candidates were to serve from June 30, 1992, until June 30, 1998, while the following 12 elected candidates were to serve from June 30, 1992, until June 30, 1995.
Candidate Party Votes % Tito Sotto Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 11,792,121 48.62 Ramon Revilla Sr. Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 8,321,278 34.31 Edgardo Angara Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 8,019,011 33.06 Ernesto Herrera Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 7,219,170 29.76 Alberto Romulo Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,824,256 28.14 Ernesto Maceda Nationalist People's Coalition 6,820,717 28.12 Orly Mercado Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,691,132 27.59 Neptali Gonzales Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,578,582 27.12 Leticia Ramos-Shahani Lakas–NUCD 6,578,582 27.12 Heherson Alvarez Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,360,898 26.23 Blas Ople Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 6,024,930 24.84 Freddie Webb Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 5,929,426 24.45 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 5,858,950 24.16 Teofisto Guingona Jr. Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 5,830,044 24.04 Nina Rasul Lakas–NUCD 5,546,803 22.87 Joey Lina Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 5,064,291 20.88 Nikki Coseteng Nationalist People's Coalition 5,008,981 20.65 Arturo Tolentino Nationalist People's Coalition 4,929,625 20.32 Raul Roco Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 4,884,455 20.14 Rodolfo Biazon Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 4,863,752 20.05 Wigberto Tañada Koalisyong Pambansa 4,492,718 18.52 Francisco Tatad Nationalist People's Coalition 4,487,896 18.50 John Henry Osmeña Nationalist People's Coalition 4,408,145 18.17 Butz Aquino Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 3,964,966 16.35 Alfredo Bengzon Lakas–NUCD 3,964,000 16.34 Carlos Padilla Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 3,828,679 15.79 Alexander Aguirre Nationalist People's Coalition 3,755,837 15.48 Mamintal Tamano Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 3,642,828 15.02 Jose Concepcion Jr. Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 3,598,935 14.84 Silvestre Bello III Lakas–NUCD 3,559,202 14.67 Francisco Sumulong Lakas–NUCD 3,167,838 13.06 Estelito Mendoza Nationalist People's Coalition 3,122,467 12.87 Victor Ziga Koalisyong Pambansa 3,151,251 12.99 Sotero Laurel Nacionalista Party 3,002,874 12.38 Francisco Chavez Lakas–NUCD 2,948,912 12.16 Ruben Torres Lakas–NUCD 2,737,112 11.28 Rafael Recto Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 2,726,189 11.24 Florencio Abad Koalisyong Pambansa 2,494,643 10.29 Narciso Monfort Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 2,483,459 10.24 Augusto Pangan Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 2,408,185 9.93 Eduardo Pilapil Lakas–NUCD 2,065,900 8.52 Ramon Jacinto Lakas–NUCD 1,873,910 7.73 Eddie Ilarde Nacionalista Party 1,800,077 7.42 Arsenio Yulo Jr. Lakas–NUCD 1,774,931 7.32 Gerardo Espina Sr. Nationalist People's Coalition 1,755,120 7.24 Nemesio Prudente Koalisyong Pambansa 1,747,569 7.20 Guillermo Carague Lakas–NUCD 1,743,896 7.19 Wencelito Andanar Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 1,711,611 7.06 Buddy Gomez Lakas–NUCD 1,696,311 6.99 Adolfo Azcuna Lakas–NUCD 1,640,220 6.76 Jose Tamayo Nationalist People's Coalition 1,634,268 6.74 Ramon Villarama Jr. Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 1,629,846 6.72 Homobono Adaza Nacionalista Party 1,551,366 6.40 Vincent Crisologo Nacionalista Party 1,551,068 6.39 Manuel Morato Lakas–NUCD 1,516,715 6.25 Rodrigo Gutang Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 1,508,552 6.22 Ruben Ancheta Nationalist People's Coalition 1,506,700 6.21 Vivian Hultman Nationalist People's Coalition 1,459,535 6.02 Leonor Luciano Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 1,445,179 5.96 Aurelio Periquet Lakas–NUCD 1,243,438 5.13 Vicente Rivera Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition 1,177,056 4.85 Ramon Orosa Nacionalista Party 1,164,990 4.80 Gerry Geronimo Nationalist People's Coalition 1,154,934 4.76 Sanchez Ali Lakas–NUCD 1,073,750 4.43 Lorna Verano-Yap Koalisyong Pambansa 1,050,304 4.33 Felix Brawner Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition 1,036,963 4.28 Zosimo Paredes Nationalist People's Coalition 1,029,813 4.25 Leonardo Quisumbing Lakas–NUCD 1,021,627 4.21 Rod Navarro Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 966,823 3.99 Elsa Payumo Nationalist People's Coalition 936,926 3.86 Fortunato Abat People's Reform Party 928,417 3.83 Antonio Leviste People's Reform Party 919,229 3.79 Katrina Legarda Nationalist People's Coalition 914,763 3.77 Julio Cesar Climaco Nationalist People's Coalition 882,680 3.64 Rufus Rodriguez Nationalist People's Coalition 812,144 3.35 Macapanton Abbas Koalisyong Pambansa 806,434 3.32 Wilson Gamboa Sr. Nacionalista Party 803,995 3.31 Blo Umpar Adiong Nationalist People's Coalition 762,688 3.14 Johnny Wilson Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 753,627 3.11 Jose Malvar Romero Jr. Lakas–NUCD 739,919 3.05 Marietta Corazon Primicias-Goco Lakas–NUCD 737,676 3.04 Reynaldo San Juan Koalisyong Pambansa 729,610 3.01 Ramon Garcia Koalisyong Pambansa 717,341 2.96 Israel Bocobo Lakas–NUCD 707,568 2.92 Rogelio Arienda Nacionalista Party 704,450 2.90 Jose Villegas Jr. Lakas–NUCD 688,718 2.84 Jesus Antonio M. Carpio Sr. Koalisyong Pambansa 668,746 2.76 James Barbers Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 664,019 2.74 Manuel Barcelona Jr. Nationalist People's Coalition 618,539 2.55 Jaime Cura Lakas–NUCD 612,363 2.52 Conrado Manicad Lakas–NUCD 606,577 2.50 Fernando Barrican Nationalist People's Coalition 602,169 2.48 Mario Leviste Nationalist People's Coalition 556,375 2.29 Jose Lopez Lakas–NUCD 543,186 2.24 Alejandro Fider Nationalist People's Coalition 507,580 2.09 Jonathan Rivera People's Reform Party 502,858 2.07 Miguel Acebedo Koalisyong Pambansa 477,778 1.97 Elfren Cruz Koalisyong Pambansa 461,371 1.90 Esteban Osmeña Nacionalista Party 447,196 1.84 Vicente Piccio Jr. Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 439,995 1.81 Marcelino Arias Nacionalista Party 428,716 1.77 Mariano Reyes People's Reform Party 414,577 1.71 Doroteo Salazar Nacionalista Party 414,061 1.71 Arturo Padua Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 413,123 1.70 Cristino Abasolo Jr. People's Reform Party 409,905 1.69 Oliver Lozano Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 407,538 1.68 Abdullah Madale People's Reform Party 391,723 1.62 Jose Cordova People's Reform Party 379,383 1.56 Nora Daza Nacionalista Party 379,157 1.56 Josephus Ramas Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 378,451 1.56 Dante de Guzman People's Reform Party 376,327 1.55 Mariano Santiago Nacionalista Party 373,161 1.54 Carlos Cajelo People's Reform Party 370,901 1.53 Alfredo Lamen Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 349,796 1.44 Camilo Diel Jr. Koalisyong Pambansa 345,728 1.43 Edgardo Abenina Nacionalista Party 342,908 1.41 Melchor Ines People's Reform Party 337,449 1.39 Ramon Tagle Koalisyong Pambansa 326,153 1.34 Albert Umali People's Reform Party 319,842 1.32 Florangel Braid Koalisyong Pambansa 310,953 1.28 Simeon Alejandro Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 308,618 1.27 Rommel Corro Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 307,832 1.27 Antonio Policarpio People's Reform Party 299,538 1.23 Renato Ecarma People's Reform Party 291,236 1.20 Salvador Panelo Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 289,416 1.19 Jaime Echevarria Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 287,342 1.18 Pacifico Lopez de Leon Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 283,236 1.17 Ponciano Subido Koalisyong Pambansa 270,608 1.12 Jaime Muyargas People's Reform Party 258,711 1.07 Jesus Martinez Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 257,276 1.06 Abdul Sarip Macmod Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 250,548 1.03 Roger Panotes Nacionalista Party 242,543 1.00 Raul Contreras Koalisyong Pambansa 224,004 0.92 Efren Sumajit People's Reform Party 215,563 0.89 Oscar Morado Koalisyong Pambansa 203,859 0.84 Leonora Petines Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 199,718 0.82 Miguel Lopez Jr. Independent 199,593 0.82 Madrino Muñoz Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 199,359 0.82 Gerardo del Mundo Koalisyong Pambansa 197,249 0.81 Crisostomo Vitug Nacionalista Party 193,222 0.80 Wilfredo Rafols Koalisyong Pambansa 186,004 0.77 Elpidio Valera Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 185,845 0.77 Amado Gat Inciong Nacionalista Party 183,446 0.76 Hjalmar Quintana Nacionalista Party 165,212 0.68 Luis Garchitorena Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 158,500 0.65 Jovencio Kintanar Partido ng Masang Pilipino 158,200 0.65 Ramon Maronilla Nacionalista Party 156,138 0.64 Bonifacio Tupaz Nacionalista Party 154,939 0.64 Jose Tumbokon Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 151,748 0.63 Benjamin Nuega Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 144,064 0.59 Norberto Romualdez III Nacionalista Party 141,741 0.58 Genaro Mabasa Koalisyong Pambansa 133,677 0.55 Alfredo de Gracia Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 116,981 0.48 Gonzalo Villa Nacionalista Party 111,753 0.46 Juanito Arribas Independent 105,671 0.44 Horacio Marasigan Nacionalista Party 105,172 0.43 Alfredo Zerrudo Koalisyong Pambansa 96,614 0.40 Dominico Casas People's Reform Party 90,804 0.37 Antonio Fa. Muyot Nacionalista Party 61,339 0.25 Conrado Leonardo Partido ng Masang Pilipino 48,337 0.20 Rolando Quintos Partido ng Masang Pilipino 38,581 0.16 Ruperto Martin Koalisyong Pambansa 11,784 0.05 Datu Ray Ibrahim Uy Nacionalista Party 6,278 0.03 Melchor Chavez [ a] Koalisyong Pambansa 0 0.00 Ceferino Padua [ b] Koalisyong Pambansa 0 0.00 Total 276,042,700 100.00 Total votes 24,254,954 – Registered voters/turnout 32,141,079 75.46
^ Disqualified but remained on the ballot
^ Withdrew but remained on the ballot
Party Votes % +/– Seats +/– Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino 124,076,351 44.95 New 16 New Nationalist People's Coalition 49,881,921 18.07 New 5 New Lakas–NUCD 48,789,154 17.67 New 2 New Koalisyong Pambansa [ a] 19,104,398 6.92 New 1 New Nacionalista Party 14,485,802 5.25 New 0 New Kilusang Bagong Lipunan 12,648,229 4.58 +0.23 0 0 People's Reform Party 6,506,463 2.36 New 0 0 Partido ng Masang Pilipino 245,118 0.09 New 0 0 Independent 305,264 0.11 −1.64 0 0 Vacancy 0 −1 Total 276,042,700 100.00 – 24 – Total votes 24,254,954 – Registered voters/turnout 32,141,079 75.46 Source: "Electoral Politics in the Philippines" (PDF) . quezon.ph. Retrieved 2010-12-10 .
Vote share
LDP
44.95%
NPC
18.07%
Lakas
17.67%
LP-PDP
6.92%
Others
12.39%
Defeated incumbents [ edit ]