President Marcos Jr's trust and performance rating are up while VP Sara Duterte's declines

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The latest OCT Research survey indicates that President Marcos Jr.'s trust and approval rating increased, while VP Sara Duterte's decreased. Credit: Ezra Acayan/Getty Images

The second quarter survey by OCTA Research finds an increase in the trust and approval rating for President Marcos Jr., as VP Sara Duterte's trust and approval rating decline.


Key Points
  • OCTA Research survey found an increase to 64 percent in the President’s trust rating compared to 60 % rating in April, 2025. While performance rating is at 62% from 59% in April 2025.
  • Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating declined to 54% from 58% and performance rating at at 50% from 56% in April 2025.
  • Nationwide face-to-face interviews were conducted from 12 July to 17, 2025 with 1,200 respondents who are 18 years old and older.

In other news, the Department of Agriculture has lifted the ban on Australian poultry after a period of no new cases of bird flu in Australia. The DA maintains that it will continue to enforce strict guidelines in importing products from Australia.


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