Corruption Tops Voter Concerns on Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, Pulse Asia Survey Finds

A 2026 Pulse Asia survey reveals corruption as the foremost issue shaping public trust in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, with 28.6% highlighting it in relation to Marcos. This focus on corruption underlines its critical role in Filipino political perception amid ongoing governance challenges. Going forward, both leaders' approaches to corruption allegations will likely influence their political capital and voter support.