A RECENT non-commissioned survey conducted by OCTA Research revealed that approximately 55% of adult Filipinos expressed satisfaction with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s performance during the first quarter of 2026.
The survey, which took place from March 19 to 25, 2026, indicated an improvement in the President’s performance rating, increasing by 4 percentage points from 51% in the fourth quarter of 2025. This suggests a growing approval for his administration’s initiatives and policies among the general populace.
President Marcos’s performance ratings achieved majority levels across all regions of the country. Balance Luzon recorded the highest satisfaction at 57%, followed closely by the Visayas at 56%.
While the National Capital Region (NCR) and Mindanao showed slightly lower, yet still majority, satisfaction rates at 53% and 51%, respectively. Examining socioeconomic classes, his performance was viewed favorably by 56% of respondents in Classes ABC and D. Among Class E respondents, the satisfaction rate stood at 48%. Conversely, 26% of adult Filipinos expressed dissatisfaction with the President’s performance, while 19% remained undecided.
In addition to performance satisfaction, President Marcos also saw an increase in his trust rating, which rose by 6 points to 54% from the 48% recorded in the previous quarter.
He garnered majority trust ratings in most regions, with Balance Luzon leading at 59% and Mindanao at 45%. Trust in the President was particularly strong among Class D respondents (55%), followed by Class ABC (52%) and Class E (49%). These figures indicate a generally positive public perception of President Marcos’s leadership and his administration’s direction.
In contrast to the President’s positive trend, the OCTA Research survey indicated that Vice President Sara Duterte received lower satisfaction ratings from adult Filipinos during the same period.
While specific figures for the vice president were not detailed in the provided text, the survey’s comparison suggests a notable difference in public approval between the two highest elected officials. The survey also highlighted that dissatisfaction with President Marcos’s performance was highest in Mindanao at 37%, with rates ranging from 26% to 28% across all socioeconomic classes.
