Performance ratings: Marcos up, VP down in OCTA poll

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April 21, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — The trust and performance ratings of President Marcos have recovered in the first quarter of the year, according to the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research.

Conducted from March 19 to 25, the survey found that 54 percent of respondents trust the President. This is up six points from the 48 percent recorded in a similar survey in December 2025.

Those who distrusted Marcos hardly changed, from 31 percent to 30 percent, while undecided respondents dropped from 22 percent to 16 percent.

Filipinos who were satisfied with Marcos’ performance also increased from 51 percent to 54 percent, while dissatisfied respondents slightly decreased from 27 percent to 26 percent.

Undecided respondents dropped from 22 percent to 19 percent.

Sara’s ratings

Vice President Sara Duterte also continues to enjoy the trust and satisfaction of the majority of Filipinos.

Although her trust ratings barely changed, OCTA noted a slight decrease in her performance rating.

Up from 53 percent, 55 percent said they trust Duterte, while 26 percent said they distrust her (similar to the previous poll). The remaining 19 percent were undecided, down from 21 percent.

In terms of performance, 50 percent said they were satisfied with the Vice President, a four-point decrease from the December 2025 survey.

Those who were dissatisfied remained at 28 percent, while undecided respondents increased from 18 percent to 22 percent.

According to OCTA, Marcos’ improved trust and performance ratings suggest “a consolidation and clearer alignment in public perceptions of his leadership,” while the decrease in Duterte’s performance ratings “may indicate a softening in public evaluation and more varied perceptions across different groups.”

“Taken together, these findings point to a widening perception gap: while public assessments of the President appear to be becoming more defined and favorable, views of the Vice President are becoming more mixed and differentiated,” OCTA said.

“This divergence may reflect evolving public expectations shaped by both domestic political developments and external pressures, including global geopolitical tensions and their potential economic impacts, and may influence how Filipinos assess leadership responsiveness and governance in the coming period,” it added.