MANILA, Philippines — The latest survey conducted by Tangere and released on Tuesday showed that Secretary Rexlon Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) holds the highest satisfaction rating among the Cabinet members of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration.
With a 61.07 percent satisfaction rate, Gatchalian gained notable support, particularly from respondents within the socio-economic classes D and E, who constitute the primary drivers of his high approval ratings.
The survey, conducted from Oct. 23-25, 2024, also revealed satisfaction ratings for other key Cabinet officials. Following Gatchalian, the highest-rated Cabinet members include:
- Secretary of Education Sonny Angara – 60.73 percent
- Secretary of National Defense Gilberto Teodoro Jr. – 55.87 percent
- Secretary of Interior and Local Government Jonvic Remulla – 53.73 percent
- Secretary of Finance Ralph Recto – 52.87 percent
Each of these officials has been commended for their respective impact, with Remulla’s support strengthened by the Department of Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) ongoing programs against drugs and corruption.
According to Tangere, the ratings indicate that departments focusing on social welfare, education, defense, and finance resonate well with the public. Conversely, the survey suggests that areas such as justice, public works, and energy may need to improve in order to gain greater public confidence.
The survey was conducted via Tangere’s mobile-based respondent application, reaching a sample size of 1,500 participants across the Philippines.
With a margin of error of +/- 2.50 percent at a 95 percent confidence level, the study used stratified random sampling with proportional representation from key regions, including the National Capital Region (12 percent), Northern Luzon (23 percent), Southern Luzon (22 percent), Visayas (20 percent), and Mindanao (23 percent).
Tangere is a leading technology-driven market research and public opinion polling firm that continues to capture Filipino sentiments on various issues through innovative digital platforms.
