A NON-commissioned survey conducted by the Issues and Advocacy Center (The Center) shows a significant decline in satisfaction and trust ratings for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and two other key government officials.
The Fourth Quarter Pulso ng Pilipino survey, conducted from November 1 to December 5, 2024, showed a sharp decline in public approval for the country’s top leaders.
President Marcos’ satisfaction rating fell to 33%, down from 46% in the second quarter.
Vice President Duterte’s satisfaction rating also dropped to 32%, down from 52% in the second quarter.
Senate President Francis Escudero’s satisfaction rating declined to 37%, compared to 53% in the second quarter.
Speaker Martin Romualdez’s satisfaction rating plummeted to 20%, down from 42% in the second quarter.
The Center attributes this significant drop in ratings to several factors, including:
Ongoing political turmoil: The survey highlights the impact of the ongoing political unrest involving the country’s top two officials.
Environmental challenges: Recent typhoons and their impact on urban areas have contributed to public dissatisfaction.
Corruption allegations: Reports of corruption in high places have eroded public trust.
West Philippine Sea impasse: The unresolved issues in the West Philippine Sea continue to be a source of concern.
Inflation and rising costs: The survey reflects the public’s frustration with unchecked inflation and the rising cost of basic commodities.
Unfulfilled election promises: The survey suggests that the public is disappointed with the failure to deliver on promised reforms.
While the survey shows a decline in trust, the numbers have not yet reached alarming levels. The Center employed a multi-stage area probability sampling method (MSAP) to ensure the accuracy of the survey results, with a skip interval of five to seven houses in between calls in densely populated areas. The survey also considered demographic factors like gender, age, and socio-economic classification.
The Center’s director, Ed Malay, emphasized the rigorous methodology used in the survey, highlighting the unique layered system of review implemented since the 1992 presidential campaign of the late President Fidel V. Ramos.
