Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is an active participant in Senate hearings and regularly provides statements on social issues, which has garnered significant media attention. In order to gauge public perception of the senator, Capstone-Intel Corporation conducted a study.
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Background
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is a prominent figure in Philippine politics. He rose to national prominence and served as the first Chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP) under the Duterte administration, where he played a crucial role in the government’s war on drugs. Known for his tough stance on crime, Senator dela Rosa has become a controversial figure, with both critics and supporters expressing strong opinions about his policies and actions.
Born on January 21, 1962, in Davao City, Senator dela Rosa had a long and distinguished career in law enforcement before entering politics. He joined the police force in 1986 and quickly rose through the ranks, eventually becoming the 21st of the PNP from July 2016 to April 2018.
In 2019, Senator dela Rosa transitioned from law enforcement to politics, winning a seat in the Philippine Senate. He has continued to focus on issues related to national security and public order.
Methodology
The study was conducted between August 23, 2023 and October 23, 2023. Capstone-Intel utilized its social listening tools to scan publicly available Facebook pages for the posts mentioning “Bato Dela Rosa.” In this study, there were no specific demographics or personal data that were tracked.
The agency was able to scan 1,033 posts with a consolidated 42,808 comments, 20,408 shares, a reaction count of 217,453 total, and an engagement score that reached 46,434.1.
Facebook Keyword Performance Monitor for “Bato dela Rosa”
Reaction distribution
On Facebook, out of a total of 217,453 reactions, 121,326 (55.8%) were Likes, 58,368 (26.8%) were categorized as Haha, 31,866 (14.7%) were Love, 2,938 (1.4%) were Wow, 2,009 (0.9%) were Angry, and 946 (0.4%) were Sad. These figures indicate that the majority of individuals expressed positive reactions.
The keyword “Bato dela Rosa” has a significant presence in X, with a notable mention rate of 61.5%. This keyword is particularly popular on Facebook, where it accounts for 30.8% of mentions, and receives 7.7% of mentions in News.
Top posts
The keyword “Bato Dela Rosa” garnered considerable engagement scores from various Facebook pages of news agencies and influencers. Among them, the Inday Sara Duterte’s page recorded an engagement score of 2,907.5, followed by ABS-CBN News with 2,465.5, Philippine Star with 2,418.9, and Raffy Tulfo in Action with 2214.7.
The post from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page received a total of 10,039 Love reactions, 8,953 Likes, 381 Wow reactions, 20 Haha reactions, 1 Angry reaction, and 0 Sad reaction. It is worth noting that the data presented in this post is from Sen. Dela Rosa’s ally.
On the other hand, the post from ABS-CBN News generated 8,303 Haha reactions, 2,055 Likes, 148 Angry reactions, 116 Love reactions, 63 Sad reactions, and 54 Wow reactions.
Similarly, the topic from Philippine Star gathered 6,168 Haha reactions, 2,278 Likes, 1,056 Love reactions, 10 Wow reactions, 9 Angry reactions, and 8 Sad reactions.
Lastly, the post from Raffy Tulfo in Action received 3,313 Likes, 1,443 Love reactions, 1,017 Wow reactions, 8 Haha reactions, 3 Sad reactions, and 2 Angry reactions.
It is noteworthy to mention that Senator Bato has garnered significant support and admiration on the pages of his political allies, Vice President Sara Duterte and Senator Tulfo. On these pages, he has received a higher number of likes, and love reactions. However, when considering sources beyond these circles, Senator De La Rosa tends to generate more laughter reactions. This data indicates that Senator Bato’s supporters actively engage on his allies’ pages, but may have less support in news articles.
In today’s fast-paced world, social media has become an indispensable tool for politicians to connect with their allies and supporters. Social media platforms, such as Facebook, offers politicians the opportunity to engage with their allies on a regular basis, share updates, rally support, and coordinate efforts.
However, it is important to recognize that the dynamics of social media change when it comes to news articles. Unlike personal interactions with political allies, news articles serve as a vital source of information and a platform for meaningful conversations. In this context, social media platforms play a crucial role in providing a space for public discourse, allowing individuals to share their opinions, engage in thoughtful debates, and access a wide range of perspectives. This system of checks and balances ensures that multiple viewpoints are considered, promoting a more informed and well-rounded understanding of political issues. Furthermore, social media allows individuals to access news articles from various sources, expanding their knowledge and facilitating critical thinking.
