Pulse Asia: Duterte's approval rating up to 72 %

While Robredo flunked to 43 %

By Edward Era Barbacena

President Rodrigo Duterte approval rating increased to 72%, the latest Pulse Asia survey showed.

Duterte's approval in the poll conducted from December 1 to 6 went up from the 64% he got in the survey done in September.

Vice President Leni Robredo's approval went down to 43% in December from 48% in September.

Senate President Tito Sotto enjoyed a 71% approval in December while Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has identical 31% ratings.

Pulse Asia said its nationwide survey was based on a sample of 2,400 representative adults 18 years old and above.