VP Sara Duterte leads approval, trust ratings

Vice President Sara Duterte maintained the highest approval and trust ratings among top government officials in the Philippines, with a June Pulse Asia survey showing her national approval rating at 69%, an increase from 67% in March.

Her approval rating saw a significant 17-percentage-point jump among those in Class E, reaching 82%, though it dipped by 6 percentage points to 57% among Class ABC.

In terms of trust ratings, Duterte led with 71%, statistically tied with Senate President Chiz Escudero who garnered 69%.

President Marcos Jr. received a 53% approval rating and 52% trust rating, while House Speaker Martin Romualdez had 45% approval and 35% trust.

Duterte expressed gratitude for the public's support following the survey results.

The Vice President resigned from the Cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. effective July 19, 2024, serving as Secretary of the Department of Education and Vice Chairperson of the NTF-ELCAC.

As vice president, she would serve as 'designated survivor' and take over the presidency if President Marcos Jr. is unable to perform his duties.