MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte maintained strong public support despite the transmission of impeachment articles against her to the Senate, while President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. posted improved satisfaction and trust ratings in the latest Pulso ng Pilipino Tracking Poll.
The nationwide survey, conducted from May 18 to 23, 2026 by the Issues and Advocacy Center, found that 59 percent of respondents were satisfied with Duterte’s performance, compared to 26 percent who expressed dissatisfaction. This translated to a net satisfaction rating of +33 percent for the Vice President.
The findings indicate that the impeachment proceedings have so far had little impact on Duterte’s popularity, with her approval numbers remaining at a very high level.
President Marcos, meanwhile, recorded a satisfaction rating of 47 percent, while 38 percent of respondents said they were dissatisfied with his performance. The result gave the President a positive net satisfaction rating of +9 percent.
The survey also showed that 15 percent of respondents remained undecided regarding the President’s performance, while 16 percent had yet to form a definite opinion about the Vice President.
In contrast, both chambers of Congress received negative satisfaction ratings, reflecting growing public frustration over recent controversies and political disputes.
For the first time, the survey measured public perception of the Senate and the House of Representatives as institutions rather than focusing solely on their leaders, following recent leadership changes in the upper chamber.
The Senate posted a net satisfaction rating of -11 percent, with 49 percent expressing dissatisfaction and only 38 percent saying they were satisfied with its performance during the survey period.
Survey organizers noted that the Senate’s rating may have been affected by the dramatic leadership transition on May 11 and the highly publicized standoff involving armed individuals in an access area between the Senate and the Government Service Insurance System complex.
The House fared slightly worse, registering a net satisfaction rating of -13 percent. Fifty-two percent of respondents said they were dissatisfied with the chamber’s performance, while 39 percent expressed satisfaction.
