A recent OCTA Research poll found that 69% [1] of Filipinos support an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte.

This level of public support places significant pressure on the Philippine legislature to act on allegations against the second-highest official in the country. The result suggests a shift in public sentiment that could influence the political trajectory of the current administration.

The survey results were reported on April 19, 2026 [1]. The data reflects a majority consensus among respondents that the constitutional mechanism for removal from office should be utilized to resolve ongoing disputes and allegations involving the Vice President.

Zia Alonto Adiong, the House committee chairman, said the findings link the poll results to the legal requirements of the state. He said the public's desire for a trial aligns with the government's duty to maintain transparency.

"The findings underscore the need to address the issues through the constitutional process," Adiong said [1].

The impeachment process in the Philippines requires a specific sequence of events, starting with the House of Representatives before moving to the Senate. The current polling data provides a mandate for those seeking to initiate these proceedings, a move that typically requires substantial political will within the legislature.

While the Vice President has not issued a formal response to this specific poll, the 69% [1] figure represents a clear majority of the surveyed population. This gap between public opinion and potential legislative action will likely be the focal point of political debate in the coming months.

“69% of respondents said they support an impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte”

The high percentage of public support for an impeachment trial creates a political environment where legislators may feel more emboldened to pursue charges against Vice President Duterte. In the Philippine political system, public opinion often serves as a catalyst for the House of Representatives to initiate impeachment proceedings, which are as much political as they are legal processes.