Despite her ongoing impeachment trial among other issues and allegations, Vice President Sara Duterte continues to receive strong public support, particularly in the race for the presidency in 2028.
Based on Pulse Asia’s September 2026 Ulat ng Bayan survey, Duterte emerged as the leading potential presidential candidate in the upcoming elections.
If the elections were held today, Duterte would win the presidency receiving 50% of the votes, beating six other candidates.
The potential presidential candidates included in the survey were Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, Senators Raffy Tulfo and Risa Hontiveros, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, and Baguio City Mayor Benjie Magalong.
Duterte also led the other potential candidates in all five other electoral scenarios.
Meanwhile, Senator Bong Go topped the list of potential vice presidential candidates, garnering 31% of the votes.
He was followed by Senators Robin Padilla, Bam Aquino, and Grace Poe, as well as Erwin Tulfo, Kiko Pangilinan, and MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III.
On the other hand, for the senatorial race, former Senator Grace Poe, Senator Alan Cayetano, Padilla, Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte, and former Senator Manny Pacquiao led the list of potential candidates.
Also included were Senator Loren Legarda, Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay, Senator Chiz Escudero, Education Secretary Sonny Angara, broadcaster Ben Tulfo, and TIEZA Vice Chairperson Mark Lapid.
Rounding out the list were Senators Jinggoy Estrada, Willie Revillame, and former lawmaker Mike Defensor.
The survey was conducted from September 17 to 24 through face-to-face interviews with 2,400 respondents.