Senate and House Trust Ratings Shift in Latest Survey
Recent findings reveal a shift in public opinion regarding the Senate and House of Representatives, highlighting changes in trust and performance ratings. The Senate experienced a decline in both trust and satisfaction, while the House of Representatives saw notable improvements. These results surface from a survey conducted by a reputable research firm among Filipino adults.
The survey, held from July 12 to 17, showed the Senate’s trust rating dropped to 49 percent, down from a previous 57 percent. Meanwhile, the Senate’s performance rating also fell from 53 percent to 47 percent. This indicates that less than half of the adult Filipino population currently expresses confidence in the upper chamber’s work.
According to sources, about 10 percent of Filipinos now distrust the Senate, with a significant 41 percent undecided. The research firm also noted that 11 percent voiced dissatisfaction with the Senate’s performance, while 42 percent remain unsure.
Conversely, the House of Representatives experienced an upswing in public trust. Its trust rating rose by eight points to 57 percent, while its performance rating climbed from 47 percent to 55 percent. Only 9 percent of respondents expressed distrust or dissatisfaction with the House, although 33 to 36 percent remain undecided about their views.
“A large portion of adult Filipinos remain undecided about their trust and satisfaction with both the Senate and the House,” the research firm remarked.
Regional Variations in Senate and House Ratings
Examining the data regionally, the Senate earned the highest trust in Visayas with 58 percent, followed by Metro Manila and Mindanao, both registering 52 percent. However, in Balance Luzon, only 42 percent of respondents trusted the Senate. Performance ratings mirrored this pattern, with Metro Manila and Visayas giving the Senate 52 percent, while Balance Luzon gave the lowest rating at 42 percent.
The House of Representatives enjoyed the strongest trust ratings in Visayas at 64 percent, closely followed by Mindanao at 63 percent and Metro Manila at 60 percent. However, only half of respondents in Balance Luzon expressed trust. Performance ratings for the House were highest in Metro Manila and Visayas at 58 percent, with Mindanao at 57 percent and Balance Luzon at 51 percent.
Survey Details and Methodology
The survey involved face-to-face interviews with 1,200 Filipino adults aged 18 and above. It has a margin of error of ±3 percent and a confidence level of 95 percent. The results provide a glimpse into the evolving perceptions of the country’s legislative branches as the public weighs their performance and trustworthiness.
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