MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s declining approval and trust ratings were due to what Malacañang described as her failure to help address the country’s pressing problems, arguing that Filipinos recognize which public officials are working to solve national issues and which are merely criticizing the government.
The Palace issued the statement after the latest non-commissioned OCTA Research “Tugon ng Masa” survey showed Duterte-Carpio’s approval and trust ratings dropping below the 50-percent mark for the first time since November 2024.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the survey results reflected public dissatisfaction with the Vice President’s performance, particularly her alleged lack of contribution in addressing inflation and rising fuel prices.
“Dapat makita talaga ng mga Filipino kung sino ang tunay nagtatrabaho at kung sino ang walang ginagawa kundi manira lang,” Castro said.
She maintained that Duterte-Carpio had failed to offer solutions to key economic concerns confronting the country.
“Ang pagbaba ng ratings ni VP Sara ay reflection ng katotohanan na wala siyang naitutulong sa gobyerno para masolusyunan ang issues ng inflation at pagtaas ng presyo ng krudo. Puro paninira pero walang naibibigay na anumang solusyon,” Castro said.
The OCTA Research survey, conducted from July 4 to 11, showed Duterte-Carpio’s performance rating falling to 45 percent from 50 percent in March, while her trust rating declined to 47 percent from 55 percent.
The polling period coincided with the opening of the Vice President’s impeachment trial before the Senate on July 6.
Duterte-Carpio is facing allegations that include the alleged misuse of public funds and her purported “kill” threat against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez.
The same survey also reflected a decline in President Marcos’ ratings, with his performance score dropping from 55 percent to 47 percent and his trust rating slipping from 54 percent to 49 percent.
Malacañang did not comment on the President’s lower ratings during Monday’s briefing. However, the Palace has consistently maintained in previous statements that the administration neither celebrates favorable survey results nor is discouraged by declining ratings, stressing that the President remains focused on delivering government services to the public./PN
