Majority Of The Filipinos Trust President Duterte, Based On Pulse Asia, SWS December Surveys

Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte enjoys a high level of public support nationwide.

Although far from being controversy-free, over the last six months he has begun to put flesh to the bones of his three priorities: improving law and order, making socio-economic growth more inclusive, and restructuring the form of government.

It appears that his result-oriented and hands-on approach to governance is striking a powerful chord among Filipinos. The public believes that the man who transformed Davao can replicate his results around the country.

The figures from the December surveys of Pulse Asia and SWS are consistent in showing that the public trusts the President.

SWS reports that 81 percent of its respondents said that they had ‘much trust’ in the President, as opposed to only 9 percent who say that have ‘little trust.’

Pulse Asia reports that 83 percent of its respondents expressed trust in the President, whereas 4 percent said they distrust the President.

The President’s December ratings are about par with those he received in September.

In terms of the President’s performance, Pulse Asia reports that 83 percent approve of the President's performance thus far, while only 5 percent disapprove.

SWS reports that 77 percent of its respondents said they are satisfied with President Duterte’s performance and 13 percent are dissatisfied.

Under SWS’ ratings system, President Duterte gets a ‘very good’ grade.

The President maintains his level of support across different classes, locations, sexes, age groups, and levels of education.

Among all Filipinos, Mindanaoans trust him the most; with around 90 percent (SWS) or 92 percent (Pulse Asia) saying they trust him.

The one negative mark that stands out is from classes A, B, and C nationwide, where he is down to 72 percent trust in December from 85 percent trust in September (Pulse Asia).

Source: Newswatch