OCTA Research

OCTA Research is a prominent survey firm in the Philippines known for conducting polls on public trust, performance ratings of government officials, and voter preferences. Recent surveys by OCTA show that House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. have seen an increase in their trust and performance ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte's ratings have declined. OCTA also revealed strong support among Filipinos for impeaching Duterte and mixed views on the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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Marcos’s trust, perf. up; Duterte’s down

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr.'s trust and performance ratings saw an increase in the second quarter of 2025, according to OCTA Research.
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80% of Filipinos want VP Sara Duterte impeached

A recent survey by OCTA Research shows that 80% of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should face an impeachment trial.
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Marcos Jr has not discussed Philippines' return to ICC

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has not yet discussed the possibility of the Philippines returning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), according to Malacañang on Tuesday.
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57% of Filipinos support Philippines rejoining ICC

According to a recent OCTA Research survey released on Monday and a Tugon ng Masa nationwide survey conducted from April 20 to 24, 57% of Filipinos support the country's rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), while 37% oppose it and 6% are undecided.
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Survey predictions miss senatorial race outcomes

The results of the senatorial race in this year's midterm elections showed that survey predictions did not always align with actual outcomes.
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Filipino self-rated poverty drops to 42%, food poverty to 35%

The latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) survey by OCTA Research shows a decline in self-rated poverty and food poverty among Filipinos.
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Eight out of eleven Alyansa lead pre-election

According to the latest pre-election survey by Social Weather Stations released on Wednesday, eight out of eleven candidates from the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition are in the statistical winning circle ahead of the May 12 midterm elections.
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Bong Go leads senatorial race, Tulfo second

Senator Bong Go maintains his lead in the senatorial race with 56.8% voter preference based on OCTA Research's latest survey conducted from April 20 to 24, followed by ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo at 52.7%
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Filipino voters prioritize affordable goods, healthcare in May elections

According to the latest OCTA Research survey released on Saturday, affordability of basic goods and services and enhancement of healthcare are top concerns for Filipino voters in the May 2025 elections.
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Isko Moreno leads Manila mayoral poll with 63%

Former Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso maintains a strong lead in the race for the Manila mayoralty, according to an OCTA Research survey conducted from April 20 to 23.
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