Why 'demolition job' won't bring down Binay

MANILA - One single "demolition job" may not be enough to bring down Vice-President Jejomar Binay, the opposition party's presumptive presidential candidate in the 2016 elections, a political analyst and strategist said Tuesday.

Malou Tiquia, in an interview on ANC's "Beyond Politics," believes that Binay's support base is solid.

Tiquia said support for Binay has not been eroded since the 2010 elections.

She added that Binay's strength lies in the "Noy-Bi" base, or supporters of Aquino and his own that saw him and the President elected.

Tiquia added that the former Makati City mayor sees the value of the "Noy-Bi" base that he can use in 2016.

Pulse Asia research president Ronald Holmes echoed Tiquia's assessment.

Holmes said support for Binay is equal across areas and economic groups.

However, survey numbers are not yet firm as not all candidates for the presidency have officially declared their intent to run.

Describing Filipino as "dispositional" and not "intentional" voters, Holmes said even if performance ratings of Binay and other would-be presidential candidates drop, this may may not translate into actual votes for their opponents.

Tiquia, meanwhile, said "political demolition derbies" are the norm before elections.

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Why 'demolition job' won't bring down Binay