Marcos, Sara trust, performance ratings drop - survey
A recent OCTA Research survey shows that the trust and performance ratings for Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio have dropped below majority levels. The decline is particularly notable in specific regions, though Duterte maintains strong support in Mindanao.
Why it matters
Shifting public approval ratings for top national leaders signal potential changes in the political landscape and policy priorities in the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio saw their trust and performance ratings decline below the majority level in the latest Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research.The survey, conducted from July 4 to 11 among 1,200 adult Filipinos through face-to-face interviews, found Marcos' trust rating drop five percentage points to 49 percent from 54 percent in March, while satisfaction with his performance fell by eight points to 47 percent from 55 percent. Both figures fell below the majority threshold.Vice President Duterte trust rating fell eight percentage points to 47 percent from 55 percent and her performance rating slipped five points to 45 percent from 50 percent.
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