April Ratings: Marcos Dips, Duterte Climbs
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APRIL 29,2025
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. experienced a noticeable dip in his public trust and performance ratings this April, according to the latest nationwide Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research. While Marcos remains slightly ahead in trust ratings, Vice President Sara Duterte made significant gains in public approval during the same period.
April Ratings: Marcos Down, Duterte Up
The non-commissioned survey, conducted from April 2 to 5, 2025, interviewed 1,200 Filipino adults across the country. Results showed that President Marcos’ trust rating fell from 65 percent in November 2024 to 60 percent in April 2025. Meanwhile, 23 percent of respondents said they distrust him, and 18 percent remained undecided.
Although this marks Marcos Jr.’s lowest trust score since Q1 2024, OCTA Research emphasized that a majority of Filipinos still express trust in the President.
On the other hand, Vice President Sara Duterte saw her trust rating rise significantly from 49 percent to 58 percent. Her distrust rating stood at 19 percent, with 22 percent undecided — a positive swing that suggests increasing public confidence in her leadership.
April Ratings-Performance Ratings Mirror Trust Trends
The survey also reflected similar trends in public satisfaction with performance. Marcos’ performance rating declined from 64 percent to 59 percent, with 20 percent of respondents dissatisfied and another 20 percent undecided.
In contrast, Duterte’s performance saw an 8-point increase, going from 48 percent to 56 percent. Although 20 percent still said they were dissatisfied with her work, the 23 percent undecided leaves room for further gains.
Other Government Officials: Trust and Performance Scores
Among other national leaders, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero received a trust rating of 55 percent and a performance score of 53 percent, reflecting a moderate level of public approval.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez followed closely, garnering 54 percent trust and 55 percent satisfaction in performance.
However, Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo received the lowest ratings, with only 5 percent trust and 5 percent performance satisfaction, suggesting limited public awareness or engagement with the judiciary’s current leadership.
Survey Details and Reliability
The OCTA Research survey had a ±3 percent margin of error at a 95 percent confidence level, with a ±6 percent margin for respondents across Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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