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Khonghun: Survey Shows Rising Public Support For House Amid VP Sara Duterte Impeachment
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A recent survey suggests growing public approval for the work of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, including its handling of the impeachment process involving Vice President Sara Duterte, according to Deputy Speaker Jay Khonghun of Zambales.
Khonghun said Thursday that the results of the Tangere survey reflect public recognition of the House’s efforts and performance.
“Nakikita ng ating mga kababayan na natatrabaho ang kanilang mga inihalal na kinatawan sa Kongreso. Nagpapasalamat po kami sa patuloy ninyong suporta,” Khonghun said.
The survey showed the House maintaining a 51% satisfaction rating and a 52% trust rating. Meanwhile, negative sentiment toward the chamber reportedly eased, with dissatisfaction dropping to 29% and distrust down to 30%.
The poll was conducted from May 12 to 13, coinciding with House impeachment proceedings that led to the transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate of the Philippines.
According to Tangere, 52% of respondents supported the impeachment while 37% opposed it.
Khonghun said the figures indicate that the public has been closely following the developments.
“This is consistent with previous polls showing that they want Vice President Sara Duterte to face an impeachment trial for alleged constitutional offenses, including graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, alleged ill-gotten wealth, failure to declare certain wealth, and threats she made against President Marcos Jr., the First Lady and former Speaker Martin Romualdez,” he said.
With the Articles of Impeachment now transmitted, Khonghun said the House is expecting the Senate to proceed with trial “forthwith,” as required by the Constitution.
“We are banking on the statement of new Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that the Senate would conduct a trial forthwith,” he added.
Khonghun also credited the House’s performance and public trust ratings to what he described as the leadership of Speaker Faustino Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos.
“They kept all of us working. Under their guidance, the House has passed 20 priority legislative measures endorsed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC),” he said.
He added that the House not only handled impeachment-related proceedings but also continued passing key legislation aimed at addressing public needs.
Among the LEDAC measures approved by the House is the law resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Khonghun said Thursday that the results of the Tangere survey reflect public recognition of the House’s efforts and performance.
“Nakikita ng ating mga kababayan na natatrabaho ang kanilang mga inihalal na kinatawan sa Kongreso. Nagpapasalamat po kami sa patuloy ninyong suporta,” Khonghun said.
The survey showed the House maintaining a 51% satisfaction rating and a 52% trust rating. Meanwhile, negative sentiment toward the chamber reportedly eased, with dissatisfaction dropping to 29% and distrust down to 30%.
The poll was conducted from May 12 to 13, coinciding with House impeachment proceedings that led to the transmittal of the Articles of Impeachment to the Senate of the Philippines.
According to Tangere, 52% of respondents supported the impeachment while 37% opposed it.
Khonghun said the figures indicate that the public has been closely following the developments.
“This is consistent with previous polls showing that they want Vice President Sara Duterte to face an impeachment trial for alleged constitutional offenses, including graft and corruption, bribery, betrayal of public trust, alleged ill-gotten wealth, failure to declare certain wealth, and threats she made against President Marcos Jr., the First Lady and former Speaker Martin Romualdez,” he said.
With the Articles of Impeachment now transmitted, Khonghun said the House is expecting the Senate to proceed with trial “forthwith,” as required by the Constitution.
“We are banking on the statement of new Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano that the Senate would conduct a trial forthwith,” he added.
Khonghun also credited the House’s performance and public trust ratings to what he described as the leadership of Speaker Faustino Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos.
“They kept all of us working. Under their guidance, the House has passed 20 priority legislative measures endorsed by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC),” he said.
He added that the House not only handled impeachment-related proceedings but also continued passing key legislation aimed at addressing public needs.
Among the LEDAC measures approved by the House is the law resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
May 14, 2026
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