Pulse Asia: Marcos' trust, approval ratings slightly up; Sara Duterte's slip

GMA Network - Oct 15, 2026

The trust and approval ratings of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. rose slightly, while Vice President Sara Duterte's counterpart numbers declined in September 2026, a survey of Pulse Asia Research Inc. showed Thursday.

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