MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, Malabon Mayor Jeannie Sandoval and Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto emerged as Metro Manila’s most trusted and top-performing local chief executives, an independent governance survey showed.
The three mayors led a group of seven local chief executives who shared the top ranking in the latest survey conducted by RPMD Foundation Inc. in partnership with iSTORYA! News and 1News.Ph from November 2 to 7.
Belmonte topped the rankings with 90.62 percent, followed by Sandoval with 89.76 percent and Sotto with 89.65 percent.
Also in the top tier were Navotas Mayor John Rey Tiangco (89.44 percent), Caloocan Mayor Along Malapitan (89.21 percent), Valenzuela Mayor Wes Gatchalian (89.09 percent) and Pasay Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano (89.01 percent).
The second-ranked group included Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (88.06 percent), Makati Mayor Nancy Binay (87.96 percent), Parañaque Mayor Edwin Olivarez (87.70 percent), Mandaluyong Mayor Menchie Abalos (87.62 percent) and Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon (87.04 percent).
Taguig Mayor Lani Cayetano placed third with 86 percent, followed by San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora with 82.74 percent and Marikina Mayor Maan Teodoro with 78.45 percent.
Las Piñas Mayor April Aguilar-Nery (76.44 percent) and Pateros Mayor Gerald German (75.24 percent) shared sixth place.
RPMD Executive Director Dr. Paul Martinez said the results reflected generally positive public sentiment toward local leadership across the National Capital Region.
"All NCR mayors and congressional representatives surpassed RPMD's 55 percent passing benchmark, indicating that constituents are generally satisfied with their leadership and performance," Martinez said.
He described the results as a strong indication that public service efforts are being recognized and appreciated by residents.
