00:00Senators Vida Nueva and Gatchalian cited the sacrifices and hard work of the poll body officials, teachers and volunteers
00:07who administered yesterday's votes as well as the cops and soldiers who ensured a fair, orderly and safe process.
00:14A victorious former Senate president, meanwhile, gave thanks to the Most High for his unofficial victory
00:20but said it ain't over till the comlex says so.
00:23And as our Daniel Manalastas reports, an opposition senator hailed the comeback wins of Senators-elect Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan
00:30in yesterday's elections where showbiz and sports celebrity status did not suffice for a win.
00:39As the people have already decided for the Hatol ng Bayan 2025,
00:44Sen. Joel Villanueva thanked the teachers for serving as vanguards of the ballots.
00:50While Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said it is crucial for the comelec to ensure that the teachers who serve as poll workers
00:58will receive their honorary on time.
01:01For his part, former Sen. Tito Soto, who is now included in the top 12 in the recent vote count, expressed gratefulness.
01:10Former Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, who is also winning the election race, said he was surprised by the results.
01:17Dahil nga base sa lahat ng mga surveys, wala tayo lagi sa top 12.
01:24Sabi ko nga, kailangan namin ng milagro para manalo at mukhang yun ang nangyari.
01:31For Sen. Risa Hontiveros, the real opposition is getting stronger in the Senate and Congress.
01:38Hindi ito simple comeback. Pinapatunayan lamang ang halalang ito.
01:45Nahangad pa rin ng masang Pilipino ang pamahalaan ni puso, may prinsipyo at may tapang malingdigan.
01:54Former Sen. Ba Maquino, who is also winning the election race, expressed gratitude to his supporters in a Facebook post.
02:02Daniel Manastas from the National TV for a new and better Philippines.
