In the latest Publicus Asia survey conducted from October 1 to 4, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s approval rating remained steady at 18%, while his trust rating saw a slight increase, edging up by one percentage point to reach 13%. The survey, which covered 1,581 registered Filipino voters, offers a snapshot of public sentiment towards key political figures and institutions in the Philippines.
Vice President Sara Duterte experienced a minor boost in her approval rating, climbing from 28% to 29%, although her trust rating held steady at 27%. In contrast, Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian witnessed a decline in both approval and trust ratings, dropping from 32% to 26% and from 21% to 17%, respectively. Other political figures such as House Speaker Faustino Dy III and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo had modest approval ratings of 13% and 18%, with trust ratings at 8% and 11%.
Among government institutions, the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) stood out with the highest approval rating of 59% and a trust rating of 41%. The Department of Science and Technology followed with 49% approval and 32% trust. Meanwhile, the Commission on Higher Education and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas each recorded a 46% approval rating.
The survey highlighted challenges for the Department of Public Works and Highways, which received the lowest institutional approval rating at 19%. The House of Representatives and the Senate both recorded 22% approval. In terms of trust, the Senate and the Department of Public Works and Highways ranked lowest at 12% each, with the House of Representatives slightly higher at 13%.
