PH Election Surprises?

I'm not sure why the so-called "trusted source of news and information" from the U.S. claims "unexpected opposition gains." For months, voter surveys (SWS, IBON, Pulse Asia, etc) indicate folks want Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to GO and very strong support for progressive party lists.

US propaganda reports:

Exit polls in the Philippines are suggesting that the opposition did better than expected in Monday's congressional elections. However, President Gloria Arroyo is still expected to keep control of the House of Representatives, where two attempts to impeach her were defeated by her allies. Meanwhile, violence continues to take its toll on the political process.

Here's a running account of electoral fraud and violence.