Ratings of top gov't execs drop - Pulse

The performance and trust ratings of the country's highest officials have declined in the latest Pulse Asia survey, with Vice President Sara Duterte suffering double-digit drops.

- JANVIC MATEO

The survey, conducted from Nov. 26 to Dec. 3, found that 48 percent of the respondents approve of the performance of President Marcos, down two points from the 50 percent he obtained in a similar survey in September.

Some 25 percent said they disapprove of Marcos' performance, up from 21 percent, while 29 percent were undecided.

In terms of trust, Marcos obtained a rating of 47 percent, down three points from 50 percent in the September poll.

Twenty-seven percent said they distrust the President, up from 22 percent, while 26 percent were undecided, down from 28 percent.

Meanwhile, Duterte, who is facing three separate impeachment complaints, experienced significant declines in her ratings, although these were still marginally higher than Marcos.