DAVAO CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Vice President Sara Duterte’s popularity have plummeted to their lowest levels since the last three surveys, according to an independent and non-commissioned survey conducted by PUBLiCUS Asia Inc.
The “PAHAYAG 2024 First Quarter” survey results revealed a significant decline in approval and trust ratings for national government officials and agencies. The survey highlights growing concerns about various issues such as inflation, corruption, and perceived weak leadership, contributing to the erosion of public trust, PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. said.
It said in North-Central Luzon, Marcos’ stronghold, had a fall in approval rating from 62% to 52%; South Luzon saw a loss from 55% to 43%; Visayas saw a decline from 57% to 40%; and Mindanao, the Dutertes' bailiwick, saw a decline from 62% to 36%. In Mindanao, disapproval rose from 13% to 30%.
Duterte's drop in the survey was caused by the following areas: South Luzon from 51% to 40%, North-Central Luzon from 56% to 47%, and the National Capital Region from 52% to 47%. The NCR has recorded the highest disapproval rating at 34%.
Similarly, Duterte's trust rating dropped from 53% to 46%, with the National Capital Region and South Luzon exhibiting the highest levels of distrust at 37% and 35%, respectively.
The trust ratings revealed significant shifts in public perception towards key figures. Marcos’ trust rating reached its all-time lowest rating since PQ3-2022, at 33%, with the highest distrust observed in the VISMIN regions at 34%.
Meanwhile, Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri's approval rating dropped from 47% to 42%, with declines particularly notable in key regions: National Capital Region (45% to 38%), North-Central Luzon (45% to 39%), South Luzon (39% to 47%), and MIN (51% to 47%). Zubiri's trust rating also decreased from 35% to 29%.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez's approval rating also posted a significant decline, plummeting from 36% to 25% in the latest survey. However, the most dramatic shift was observed in the trust rating of Romualdez, plummeting from 25% to 18%. Distrust increased significantly from 29% to 38%, with Mindanao recording the highest level at 44%, followed closely by the Visayas at 40% and the National Capital Region at 39%.
Notably, Filipinos across all regions have shifted their approval to disapproval, marking a stark change in sentiment. The disapproval rating surged from 23% in PEOY-2024 to 32% in PQ1-2024, indicating a notable shift in public opinion. Of particular concern, Mindanao recorded the highest disapproval rating at 39%, closely followed by the Visayas at 37%, where Romualdez represents Leyte’s First District.
Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo's approval rating has dropped from 37% to 29%, yet Filipinos are now leaning towards neutrality. This shift indicates a nuanced perspective. As the judiciary upholds the rule of law, the Chief Justice remains committed to addressing concerns and maintaining public trust.
Gesmundo's trust rating experienced a drop from 28% to 20%, but shifted to a moderate trust rating of 45%. These fluctuations underscore the evolving sentiments of the public towards these prominent figures.
Disapproval of the current administration extends beyond its top officials, encompassing all government agencies except for the Philippine National Police, which maintains a stable rating.
Despite this widespread disfavor, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority stood out as the most approved and trusted agency, with approval and trust ratings at 71% and 59%, respectively.
Following closely is the Armed Forces of the Philippines, with an approval rating of 67% and a trust rating of 55%. Other government agencies that garnered high approval ratings include the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Department of Science and Technology, and Department of Social Welfare and Development at 62%; Commission on Higher Education at 61%, Department of Education at 59%, Department of Health and Civil Service Commission at 58%, and Department of Foreign Affairs at 57%.
“Dissatisfaction with agency performance and discontent with the current administration are contributing factors to this decline in trust. These findings underscore a widespread lack of confidence in both government officials and agencies across various regions and demographic groups, indicating a pressing need for effective governance, accountability measures, and to focus on the most pressing issues that must be addressed immediately with sustainable long-term solutions,” PUBLiCUS Asia Inc. said.
It said the survey period was conducted from March
14-18 using purposive sampling composed of 1,500 respondents randomly drawn
from the market research panel of over 200,000 registered Filipino voters
maintained by the Singapore office of PureSpectrum, a US-based panel
marketplace with multinational presence. (Mindanao Examiner)
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