The Philippine political landscape is facing a seismic shift, as a new nationwide survey reveals a profound crisis of confidence in all branches of government, coupled with an overwhelming public demand for a snap election to potentially reset the nation’s leadership.
According to a non-commissioned survey conducted by the award-winning market research firm Tangere on October 6-7, 2025, public distrust in the government has reached its highest point in the last three years. The findings paint a picture of a citizenry deeply dissatisfied with its leaders, with a decisive 70% of Filipinos expressing support for a snap election—a call recently amplified by Senator Alan Peter Cayetano.
The survey indicates that no branch of government is spared from the public’s eroding faith. The House of Representatives bears the highest level of distrust at 42%, closely followed by the Senate at 39%.
A significant 30% of Filipinos now report a lack of confidence in the Office of the President. While the Office of the Vice President registers the lowest distrust level at 28%, it fails to secure a majority trust rating, with only 45% of Filipinos expressing confidence—a figure that underscores a nation grappling with political uncertainty.
The call for an early electoral exercise resonates across the archipelago, with support being most potent in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, where 75% of respondents are in favor. This regional sentiment appears to be a direct reflection of the public’s desire for a decisive change in national leadership.
In a hypothetical snap presidential race, Vice President Sara Duterte emerges as the clear frontrunner, commanding a 43% voter preference. Her support is significantly driven by voters in Visayas and Mindanao. She is followed by former Vice President Leni Robredo, who garnered a 23% preference, with her support base concentrated in Metro Manila, CALABARZON, and the Bicol Region.
For the vice-presidential race, Senator Bong Go leads with a 30% voter preference. He is trailed by Senator Bam Aquino, who holds a 20% preference. The survey notes that the geographical and demographic factors influencing support for Senators Go and Aquino mirror those of VP Duterte and former VP Robredo, respectively.
The survey also presented a potential senatorial slate under the assumption that incumbent senators are barred from re-election. The top 12 candidates, in order of rank, are:
- Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto
- Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno
- Former Senator Grace Poe
- Davao City Acting Mayor Baste Duterte
- Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte
- Media Executive Ben ‘Bitag’ Tulfo
- DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara
- Congressman Chel Diokno
- Former Senator Manny Pacquiao
- Former DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos
- Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte
- Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong
The list, which extends to 16 names, features a mix of popular local chief executives, former national officials, and media personalities, signaling a public appetite for both fresh faces and familiar names with proven executive records.
The Tangere survey was administered via a mobile-based application with a sample size of 1,500 participants. It utilized a Stratified Random Sampling method, with a margin of error of +/- 2.48% at a 95% confidence level. The sample was proportionally spread across the Philippines: 12% from the National Capital Region (NCR), 23% from Northern Luzon, 22% from Southern Luzon, 20% from Visayas, and 23% from Mindanao.
Tangere is a respected member of the Marketing and Opinion Research Society of the Philippines (MORES), the European Society for Opinion and Market Research (ESOMAR), and the Philippine Association of National Advertisers (PANA). The company was also among the first to register with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).
Tangere is an innovation-driven market research company that leverages technology to capture the sentiments of the Filipino people. For the topline report and further analytics on this non-commissioned study, please contact qual@tangereapp.com.#
