MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recorded higher performance ratings as his administration continues to strengthen the agriculture and fisheries sector at the grassroots level, in contrast to Vice President Sara Duterte whose ratings are suffering from a decline.
According to a poll by OCTA Research, the President’s satisfaction ratings surged across the board from all socioeconomic classes, while the Vice President’s ratings declined in all areas—in Metro Manila, Balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Marcos enjoyed an 11-point surge in Classes ABC, a 2-point increase in Class D, and a 3-point increase in Class E, according to the OCTA Research poll which was conducted from June 30 to July 5 this year.
The President also enjoyed surges in performance satisfaction ratings in key geographical areas, particularly an 8-point surge in Mindanao, a 5-point increase in Visayas, and a 3-point increase in Metro Manila.
“It is also noted that this is the first time President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has registered a higher trust and performance rating than Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio based on TNM surveys in the last three years,” read the statement issued by OCTA Research.
Duterte, meanwhile, suffered an across-the-board decline in satisfaction with her performance—a 6-point decline in Metro Manila, a 3-point decline in Balance Luzon, a 4-point decline in Visayas, and a 1-point decline in Mindanao.
The Vice President’s ratings also declined by 3 points and 6 points in Classes D and E, respectively.
“It must be noted that Vice President Duterte’s trust and performance ratings continue to trend downward for the 2nd straight quarter in 2024,” the polling firm said.
The OCTA Research poll was conducted amid the President’s rounds across provinces as the Marcos administration attempted to rescue farmers, fisherfolk, and their families from the impact of the El Niño phenomenon.
President Marcos also successfully implemented the distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers, Fisherfolk, and Families (PAFFF), providing the necessary aid to Filipino agricultural workers to strengthen their sector. (PR)
