Pulse Asia: Marcos’ approval rating jumps by 3%, Duterte gains 1%

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (L) and Vice President Sara Duterte. | (File photos from MALACAÑANG & MARIANNE BERMUDEZ)

MANILA, Philippines — The approval and trust ratings of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. bounced back in December 2023, according to a new Pulse Asia survey released on Monday.

Marcos’ approval rating took a nosedive in September 2023, suffering a double-digit drop.

His popularity rating was 80 percent in June 2023, dropping 15 points or 65 percent in September 2023.

Now, the President’s rating increased by 3 points, currently standing at 68 percent.

“The President and the Vice-President both have majority approval scores in every area,” stated Pulse Asia.

Meanwhile, the trust rating of the Chief Executive also increased by two points, from 71 percent in September 2023 to 73 percent December 2023.

In June 2023, the President’s rating was at 85 percent.

Vice President Sara Duterte’s approval rating also rose by one percent after a significant decline in September 2023.

Duterte’s December 2023 approval rating was higher than Marcos’ at 74 percent.

Her trust rating is also higher than the Chief Executive at 78 percent.

The survey was held from December 3 to 7, 2023.

It was participated by 1,200 respondents across the country.