Malacañang says Vice President Sara Duterte’s declining trust and performance ratings in the latest Octa Research survey reflects growing public dissatisfaction. In a statement relayed to reporters on Monday, Palace spokesperson Claire Castro said the survey results indicate that more Filipinos recognize what the Palace describes as Duterte’s limited contribution to addressing the country’s pressing problems. The Palace also linked the rating drop to public rejection of Duterte’s side’s position that the impeachment case against the vice president is being pushed as “propaganda” by the administration.
Castro said the survey suggests Filipinos view the evidence presented during the impeachment proceedings as substantive rather than merely part of a political narrative. The Palace characterizes the trend as a sign that public sentiment is shifting against the claim that the impeachment is not based on the facts of the case.
The discussion is based on Octa Research polling results cited by Malacañang, with the Palace presenting the decline in Duterte’s ratings as consistent with these broader interpretations of public opinion.
