MARCOS, DUTERTE SEE DECLINE IN APPROVAL AND TRUST RATINGS – PULSE ASIA

By Janvic Mateo

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte have experienced a dip in public approval and trust, according to a recent Pulse Asia survey conducted from September 6 to 13.

Marcos’ approval rating dropped to 50%, down three points from June’s 53%. Meanwhile, his trust rating slipped to 50% from 52%. Disapproval of his performance rose slightly from 19% to 21%.

Vice President Duterte’s approval rating saw a significant decline, dropping from 69% in June to 60%. Her trust rating also decreased by 10 points, from 71% to 61%. Disapproval of her performance increased from 9% to 17%.

Senate President Francis Escudero, in his first rating since taking office in May, earned a 60% approval rating but saw a 13-point drop in trust, from 69% to 56%.

The survey, which included 2,400 respondents, reported a margin of error of plus-minus two percent.

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