REFLECTIONS EX MACHINA ON THE SEPTEMBER 2026 PULSE ASIA SURVEY ON TRUST AND PERFORMANCE

This video outlines the findings of the **Pulse Asia September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan nationwide survey**, which evaluated the job performance and trustworthiness of **President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice-President Sara Duterte**. Despite occurring amid a volatile period marked by major legal battles, infrastructure scandals, and severe economic and weather disruptions, national approval metrics remained largely **stable compared to July 2026**. However, the data reveals a stark **regional and socioeconomic divergence**, where the President faces heavy disapproval among vulnerable and southern populations, whereas the Vice-President maintains strong, resilient majorities in her regional strongholds.