Lanao del sur: Lanao del Sur 1st District Representative Zia Alonto Adiong stated that the latest OCTA Research survey indicates stability rather than panic for the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

According to Philippines News Agency, the chair of the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms highlighted that a majority of Filipinos continue to approve of President Marcos's performance despite a slight decrease in trust ratings in the fourth quarter of 2025. Adiong referenced OCTA figures showing that while trust in the president experienced a marginal decline, dropping to 48 percent in the fourth quarter from 57 percent in the third quarter, approval of his performance stayed above the majority threshold, decreasing slightly from 54 percent in October to 51 percent in December 2025.

Adiong emphasized that trust and approval metrics should not be conflated, explaining that trust is more susceptible to short-term pressures and sentiment, whereas approval reflects performance. He noted that surveys conducted during periods of economic adjustment often capture temporary shifts in sentiment as reforms are implemented and their effects are still unfolding.

He further asserted that the OCTA numbers suggest continuity and that the administration is focused on governance, delivery, and long-term reforms. Adiong reiterated that majority approval is a key indicator of governing legitimacy, and the administration should continue its current course.

In a separate statement, Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V of La Union also interpreted the numbers as evidence of sustained public backing for the Marcos administration amidst the challenges of reform and governance. He stressed that while trust ratings may fluctuate, approval ratings that reflect performance demonstrate the continued support of a majority of Filipinos. Ortega emphasized that the administration remains focused on delivering results rather than reacting to surveys, underscoring the importance of consistent governance.