Vice President Sara Duterte leads hypothetical 2028 presidential preferences in a Pulse Asia survey conducted in September 2026. Reported results show Duterte supported by about half of Filipino adults when respondents are asked whom they would vote for if the presidential election were held during the survey period.

The outlets also cite the relative ranking of other contenders in the same hypothetical race. Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo and Sen. Raffy Tulfo follow Duterte, while Sen. Risa Hontiveros receives a smaller share. Separate reporting highlights that Sen. Bong Go is the top choice for vice president in the same overall survey coverage. The surveys are presented as measuring voter preference rather than actual campaign outcomes for the May 2028 election.