By Chloe Mari A. Hufana, A reporter
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and Vice President (VP) Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio in the last quarter of 2024 dropped after failing to solve critical national problems, according to a recent survey conducted by Social Weather Stations ( SWS).
The survey, conducted in collaboration with Stratbase Group, revealed that net trust in President Marcos dropped to +29 in December from +42 in July.
More than half of respondents, or 54%, said they have “Great Confidence” in President Marcos, down from 64% in July. Those who were undecided about their trust in the President rose to 19% in December from 17% in September and 14% in July, while those with “little trust” remained unchanged at 25% since September.
Regionally, the biggest drop for the President was in Mindanao, where “Much Trust” respondents dropped to 33% in December from 50% in July. On the other hand, those with “Least Trust” increased to 42% from 33%.
Stratbase President Victor Andres C. Manhit noted that the survey results reflect the public’s call for the government to prioritize pressing national issues, especially inflation and job creation.
“There is a need for the government to continue using intervention methods and strengthen awareness of important government efforts aimed at addressing important social and economic concerns, especially among the youth and highly educated groups,” he said in a statement on Monday.
“As inflation and livelihoods continue to be pressing issues, the administration must focus on delivering clear and impactful solutions that are relevant to the daily lives of Filipinos. For Filipinos, economic performance and good governance remain the strongest constraints to building public trust.”
The survey also found that Vice President Duterte’s net approval rating suffered, dropping to +23 in December from +45 in July, Mr. Education, he used to earn.
His refusal to answer questions about the use of the CIF fund “has seriously eroded the public’s trust” in him, he added.
The share of respondents with “Much Trust” in Ms. Duterte dropped to 52% from 65% in the same period, while those with “Little Trust” in her increased to 29% in December from 27% in September and 21% in July.
Those who were undecided rose to 17% this month from 16% in September and 13% in July.
The survey results showed that the biggest drop in Ms. Duterte’s trust ratings was concentrated in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Balance Luzon.
In NCR, the percentage of respondents with “Much Trust” dropped significantly to 41% in December from 62% in July. While those with “Little Trust” increased by 13%, they rose to 40% in December from 27%.
Similarly, in Balance Luzon, the number of respondents with “Much Trust” in Ms. Duterte decreased by 22% within six months, while those with “Little Trust” increased by 13%.
Despite this decrease, the overall trust rating of Ms.
In the Visayas, the percentage of respondents with “Much Trust” decreased to 57% from 61% during the six-month period, while it increased to 83% from 82% in July among respondents in Mindanao.
Hansley A. Juliano, who teaches political science at the Ateneo de Manila University, said the resignation of the two top officials may not reflect public interest.
“We are still very much in favor of customers especially when it comes down, and Marcos Jr. is likely to survive in some situations if his government can deliver basic services, actually reverse the policy disappointment, and remain consistent in his foreign policy,” he said. BusinessWorld in a Facebook Messenger chat.
“Like it or not, VP Sara has lost her story, not helped by the stubbornness of her camp and the illiteracy of the media, which is shocking when you consider how her father exploited her during his administration.”
The survey, conducted from December 12 to 18, involved face-to-face interviews with 2,160 respondents and has a margin of error of ±2%.
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