In the latest survey conducted by Publicus Asia, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintained an approval rating of 18% in the third quarter, while his trust rating saw a slight increase to 13%. The survey, carried out from October 1 to 4, highlights minimal changes in the public’s perception of the country’s top officials.
Vice President Sara Duterte experienced a modest rise in her approval rating, moving from 28% to 29%, with her trust rating remaining steady at 27%. In contrast, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian faced a decline in both his approval and trust ratings, dropping from 32% to 26% and 21% to 17%, respectively. Other key figures such as House Speaker Faustino Dy III and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo recorded approval ratings of 13% and 18%, with corresponding trust ratings of 8% and 11%.
Among government institutions, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) emerged as the most approved entity, securing a 59% approval rating and 41% in trust. The Department of Science and Technology followed with 49% approval and 32% trust. The Commission on Higher Education and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas each garnered 46% approval.
The survey also shed light on institutions with lower ratings. The Department of Public Works and Highways received the lowest institutional approval rating at 19%, while the House of Representatives and the Senate each recorded an approval rating of 22%. Trust ratings for the Senate and the Department of Public Works and Highways were the lowest at 12% each, with the House of Representatives slightly higher at 13%.
These findings are based on a sample of 1,581 registered Filipino voters, selected through nationwide purposive sampling from a market research panel. The survey results provide insight into the current public sentiment towards key political figures and government institutions in the Philippines.