Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Sunday warned administration presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro against heeding the advice of former President Fidel Ramos, especially on matters concerning poll surveys, saying the chances of his losing the presidential race would be bigger if he does.

Contrary to Ramos’ advice that the standard-bearer of Lakas-Kampi-CMD should not pay attention to surveys, Marcos said Teodoro should in fact look at survey results as a challenge for him to improve on his campaign.

“Gibo should not trust FVR because if he does, the more the people won’t vote for him,” he said.

The lawmaker, who is running as guest senatorial candidate of the Nacionalista Party, said Teodoro must understand that these surveys are scientific as the pollsters use specific statistical methods to ensure that the results are reflective of how the people may vote in the coming elections.

“Instead of listening to FVR, Gibo should see the survey results as a challenge to his party and for him to work hard for the votes of the electorate,” Marcos said.

The opposition lawmaker said Teodoro can actually draw strength from the surveys by working doubly hard to ensure his victory.

In surveys, Teodoro has been lagging behind frontrunners Senators Manny Villar and Noynoy Aquino and former President Joseph Estrada.

“There is actually nothing wrong with listening to some suggestions, but Gibo should make sure he’s getting the right advice. He must remember that regrets are felt when it’s just too late,” Marcos said.

At the same time, Marcos cautioned Teodoro against being endorsed by Ramos, claiming an endorsement from him means a “kiss of death.”

Ramos’ endorsement, he claimed, could put the candidacy of Teodoro at risk “given the former President’s terrible reputation.”

Marcos said Ramos can be considered a liability or burden to Teodoro because of his involvement in numerous scams such as the allegedly anomalous multi-billion-peso independent power producer contracts, the scandal-rocked PEA-Amari deal, and the Centennial Expo and Smokey Mountain controversies.