An OCTA Research survey for the second quarter of 2024 showed increased support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and declining backing for Vice President Sara Duterte. Based on the survey results released on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 36 percent of adult Filipinos identified as “pro-Marcos,” 16 percent...
Most Filipinos support a nationwide ban on Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOS), based on the OCTA Research’s Second Quarter of 2024 “Tugon ng Masa” survey conducted from June 26 to July 1. The survey results released on Sunday, July 28, revealed that 83 percent of Filipinos support...
As the country awaits President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 22, findings from a survey by OCTA Research showed that inflation remains the most urgent national concern among nearly two-thirds of Filipinos. Based on the results of the 2nd quarter of 2024...
2025 Elections: Senatorial Preferences from June 26 to July 1, 2024 (OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa Survey) If the May 2025 elections were held today, ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo, broadcaster Ben Tulfo, and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go will likely be the top contenders in the senatorial...
A China Coast Guard vessel fires a water cannon during a resupply mission of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Ayungin Shoal on Nov. 10, 2023. (Courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) The apparent lack of trust by majority of Filipinos towards China only proves that they are already aware of what...
First Quarter 2024 Tugon ng Masa Survey (OCTA Research) The latest survey results from OCTA Research, released on Friday, June 7, revealed that majority of Filipinos continue to distrust China, a trend that has been steadily increasing since February 2022. Based on the March 2024 First Quarter...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang, OVP photos) President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte continued to enjoy high trust and approval ratings despite significant declines in their respective ratings in the first quarter of 2024, based...
OCTA Research’s First Quarter of 2024 Tugon ng Masa survey results (OCTA) A non-commissioned survey conducted in the first quarter of 2024 found that most Filipinos believe the Marcos administration should prioritize “military action” to address issues in the West Philippine Sea. The findings...
(Arnold Quizol/Manila Bulletin) Majority of Filipinos said controlling inflation remains the “most urgent national concern” that the Marcos administration must address immediately. OCTA Research asked 1,200 respondents between March 11 and 14 to identify up to three most important issues on...
A survey conducted by the OCTA Research revealed that most Filipinos prioritize their health as a top personal concern, with saving money and owning a house and lot being of lesser importance to them. Seventy-one percent of Filipinos “want to stay healthy and avoid illnesses,” based on the...
The Department of Education (DepEd) continues to be the country’s most trusted government agency, based on the results of an OCTA Research survey conducted in the first quarter of 2024. The survey results released on Wednesday, April 17 revealed that Deped is trusted by 82 percent of Filipinos....
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang, OVP photos) About one-third of adult Filipinos support President Marcos and his administration, while one-fifth support the Duterte family and their allies, based on the first quarter of 2024 OCTA Research...
