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Ateneo grabbed the lead on day 1, lost it to San Beda on day 2, took it back, briefly fell to University of the East on day 5, and got overtaken by San Beda again on day 6 — five flips before day 7. From there Ateneo held the top spot every single day through day 56.

But "held" undersells it: the final gap was just 62 votes (2,068 to 2,006) out of 7,635 cast — San Beda never stopped closing. Geography split the race too — Philippines and the U.S. backed Ateneo, but the UAE's 138 voters broke for San Beda, and Ateneo drew the most lopsided female support of any contender at 58%.

• Chaotic Opening Week · Lead changed hands five times among three schools before day 7.
• Razor-Thin Finish · Ateneo beat San Beda by just 62 votes out of 7,635 cast.
• UAE Bucks the Trend · Philippines and U.S. backed Ateneo, but UAE's 138 voters leaned San Beda.
• Ateneo's Female Lean · 58% of Ateneo's votes came from women, the highest share in the field.