Marcos Jr. approval rating down to 33% in Pulse Asia poll

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s approval rating dropped to 33% in September 2025, a 9-percentage-point decrease from 42% in June, according to a Pulse Asia survey.

Vice President Sara Duterte's approval rating also declined from 59% in June to 55% in September.

The survey fieldwork was conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, with a ± 2.8% error margin.

This decline occurred amidst public outcry and protests on September 21 demanding accountability for alleged massive corruption in flood control projects.

Key developments during the survey period included investigations into budget insertions and ghost projects, particularly in flood control, involving former and incumbent lawmakers and DPWH officials.

In response to these allegations, Marcos established the Independent Commission on Infrastructure through Executive Order No. 94 to investigate infrastructure project funds.

Significant leadership changes also occurred, with Vivencio Dizon replacing Manuel Bonoan as DPWH Secretary and Senator Vicente Sotto III and Representative Faustino Dy III taking over as Senate President and House Speaker, respectively.