Sara Duterte leads in public trust and 2028 presidential preference surveys

Recent surveys indicate that Vice President Sara Duterte maintains a significant lead in public trust and political preference in the Philippines. According to a Social Weather Stations survey conducted from September 21 to 27, Duterte holds a 56% “much trust” rating, compared to 36% for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Duterte’s strongest support was recorded in Mindanao at 87%, while Marcos saw his highest rating in Balance Luzon at 40%.

In a separate Pulse Asia Research Inc. survey conducted between September 17 and 24, 2026, Duterte also leads the presidential preference race for the May 2028 elections with 50% nationwide support. She holds a 24-percentage-point lead over former vice president Leni Robredo, who registered 26%. In the vice-presidential preference category, Senator Bong Go leads with 31% support, followed by Senator Robin Padilla at 19% and Bam Aquino at 17%.