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DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/27 July 2026) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. received his lowest approval and trust ratings in Mindanao while Vice President Sara Duterte continued to enjoy overwhelming public support in the region, according to the latest Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan survey released ahead of the President’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). The nationwide survey, conducted from June 28 to July 3 and 6, found that only 6% of respondents in Mindanao approved of Marcos’ performance, marking the lowest among the country’s major geographic areas. Meanwhile, 79% said they disapproved of his performance — the highest regional disapproval rating recorded in the survey. By comparison, Marcos posted an overall national approval rating of 29% and a disapproval rating of 50%. His approval stood at 35% in Metro Manila, 40% in the rest of Luzon, and 24% in the Visayas. Table 2 from Pulse Asia Survey The pattern was similar in the survey’s trust ratings. Here, only 8% o...