PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s approval and trust ratings remained high even after slipping three points to 83 percent in the last quarter of 2016, the latest Pulse Asia survey showed.
The survey, conducted among 1,200 respondents nationwide, showed that Duterte’s performance and trust ratings slipped three points from 86 percent in September.
Those undecided about the President’s performance rose two points to 13 percent, while those who disapproved his performance grew two points from 3 percent to 5 percent in the last quarter.
Among geographical areas, Duterte’s ratings remained highest in his hometown Mindanao with 91 percent approval rating, while making minimal changes in NCR (79 percent), Balance Luzon (78 percent), and Visayas (84 percent).
Dissatisfaction was highest among members of the Class ABC, slipping 13 points from 82 percent to 69 percent, while support remained high among Class D and E with 84 and 85 percent, respectively.
The Palace welcomed Duterte’s high approval and trust ratings, attributing these to his achievements, particularly on the “campaign to rid society of drugs, crime and corruption.”
“We are grateful for this continued show of public support and confidence [in] the President. The high approval and big trust speak volumes about our people’s appreciation of the President’s achievements, especially in his campaign to rid society of drugs, crime and corruption,” presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said in a statement.
“People are now beginning to feel secure in their homes, in the streets, day and night as incidents of homicide, physical injury, rape, robbery, theft, and carnapping went down, according to PNP data.”
“This new year the administration resolves to deliver his promise of safe and comfortable lives for all.”
The 4th Quarter Ulat ng Bayan survey, conducted Dec. 6 to 11, has a ±3 percent margin of error at the 95 percent confidence level.