Marcos Jr.'s trust and approval ratings dip in June poll

A June Pulse Asia survey reveals President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s trust rating decreased to 52 percent from 57 percent in March, while his approval rating dipped to 53% from 55%.

The biggest drop in his approval rating was seen in Luzon areas outside Metro Manila, with a 9-point decline to 57%, while his rating in Mindanao also fell by two points to 38%.

However, his approval rating rose by 14 points in Metro Manila to 61%, and by two points in the Visayas to 56%.

The President's approval rating dropped by 13 points among Class ABC to 49%, and by 3 points to 53% among Class D, but saw a 4-point increase among Class E to 52%.

His trust ratings fell by 9 points to 58% in Luzon areas outside Metro Manila, and by 3 points to 35% in Mindanao.

Vice President Sara Duterte's trust rating remained stable at 71 percent, though her performance rating modestly rose from 67 percent in March to 69 percent in June.

An important development during the June poll was Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio's resignation from the Marcos Cabinet, and the June 17 standoff at Second Thomas Shoal.