Amid heightened political tensions between the Marcos and Duterte camps followed by the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte at The Hague and the looming impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, a majority of Filipinos still trust and approve the country’s two highest officials, according to a new survey.
The latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey by OCTA Research—conducted from April 2 to 5, 2025—showed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to enjoy majority trust and satisfaction ratings, despite noticeable shifts compared to previous quarters.
President Marcos garnered a trust rating of 60% and a performance rating of 59%. His trust rating dropped by five percentage points from 65%, while his performance rating fell by four percentage points from 63% previously recorded.
While these figures indicate a decline from his numbers in the fourth quarter of 2024, the President still maintains the confidence of most Filipinos as the survey reported.
His strongest support remains in Balance Luzon at 69%, while his weakest numbers were observed in Mindanao at 38%–Duterte’s bailiwick.
Meanwhile, VP Duterte’s numbers showed a significant increase after months of steady decline since 2024. Her trust rating climbed to 58%, a notable nine-point increase from 49% in late 2024, while her performance rating improved to 56%, up by eight points from the previous 48%.
Duterte posted gains across almost all major regions and socioeconomic classes. Her trust ratings remain strongest in Mindanao at 96%. She also saw a significant increase in NCR at 44% (up by 14 points) and Balance Luzon at 41% (up by 13 points).
When it comes to their performance, the survey revealed that President Marcos’ satisfaction rating slid to 59% from the previous 64% in November 2024. Dissatisfaction stood at 20%, while another 20% of respondents were undecided.
On the other hand, VP Duterte’s performance satisfaction increased, reaching 56%, an eight-point increase from the fourth quarter of 2024. Only 20% expressed dissatisfaction, while 23% remained undecided.