Philippine President Benigno Aquino III continued to enjoy a majority approval rating of 73%, according to December 8-16 Pulse Asia survey. It was a decline of 6 points from his 79% in September, although statistically insignificant considering the error margin of +/-3. But the survey showed a significant decline in Luzon, excluding Metro Manila, where he dropped 13 points. The largest island Luzon along with the top urban center Metro Manila is historically a critical block. Aquino was criticized for government’s slow response in the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan. The survey also showed more Filipinos approve and trust Vice President Jejomar Binay than Aquino. Senate President Franklin Drilon was the biggest loser, seen as a backlash of the pork barrel scam, where he was linked to the mastermind but untouched by charges. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno was a winner in Metro Manila, where her ratings enjoyed significant improvement.
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