A recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia indicates that 51% of Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte should personally testify in the Senate impeachment court regarding allegations against her. The survey was conducted between September 17 and 24.
The breakdown of responses shows that 34% are against her testifying, while 14% are undecided. Notably, support for her personal testimony is highest in Metro Manila at 66%, followed by 61% in other parts of Luzon. In contrast, 61% of respondents from Mindanao and 43% from the Visayas do not think she should testify.
The survey also reveals that 56% from higher socioeconomic classes (ABC) and 53% from Class D expressed their support for her testimony. Furthermore, 71% said they are aware of allegations regarding unexplained wealth linked to the Vice President. Among those familiar with the allegations, 39% are uncertain of their validity, while 30% deem them false. Only 29% believe there is truth to the claims of ill-gotten wealth against her.
The polling involved face-to-face interviews with 2,400 adults aged 18 and above, reflecting a significant interest in the ongoing political developments surrounding Vice President Duterte.