Philippines – Vice President Sara Duterte closed out the second quarter of 2026 on solid footing, holding a net satisfaction score of +31 that keeps her within the “Good” range set by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
According to a report, the latest survey found 58 percent of Filipinos satisfied with the vice president’s performance, while 26 percent said they were dissatisfied. That marks a two-point climb from her +29 reading back in March, giving her camp a modest but welcome boost heading into the second half of the year.
Where Her Numbers Come From
The ratings weren’t uniform across the country. Some regions gave her a strong lift, while others pulled back slightly. Here’s how the map broke down:
- Mindanao — +84, her strongest base, up two points from March
- Visayas — +36, holding steady
- Balance Luzon — +10, rising from +5
- Metro Manila — +3, slipping two points
The regional spread shows her Mindanao stronghold remains rock solid, a detail many OFWs from the South will find familiar.
Who’s Backing the VP
Beyond geography, the survey tracked shifts across gender, age, and education. A few groups moved noticeably in her favor:
- Women improved to +33, crossing from “Moderate” into “Good”
- Younger Filipinos aged 18 to 44 rated her highest, landing between +41 and +44
- College graduates made a sharp turnaround, swinging from -3 to +12
The gains among educated and younger voters suggest her appeal isn’t fading with the demographic that tends to follow politics most closely.
How the Survey Was Done
SWS built these figures on face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults conducted from June 20 to 29. The poll carries a margin of error of plus or minus three percentage points nationwide, keeping it within standard reliability for national surveys.
How Other Officials Fared
Duterte wasn’t the only leader measured in this round. The same survey sized up several top officials:
- Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian — +18 (“Moderate”)
- Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo — +10 (“Moderate”)
- Speaker Faustino Dy III — +8 (“Neutral”)
- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — -7 (“Neutral”)
The contrast is hard to miss. While the vice president stays comfortably in positive territory, President Marcos remains underwater, though his -7 is a recovery from earlier lows.
For Filipinos abroad watching political currents back home, the numbers point to a leadership landscape where public sentiment stays split at the very top.