The Independent Republics

EDITORIAL

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Over the weekend, the 12 winners in the Senate race were officially proclaimed by the Commission on Elections. The results represented an eclectic mix that defied the surveys, with both the two biggest political camps sending less than half of their allies to the winning "Magic 12."

Two traditional opposition stalwarts landed in the top five slots, ensuring a bigger minority in the upper chamber of the incoming 20th Congress.

At their proclamation, several of the winners profusely thanked their political patrons, raising concern about where the loyalties lie of those elected to serve the people.