Metro Manila, Philippines – Nearly three out of four adult Filipinos support a Senate impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte, according to the latest survey conducted by OCTA Research. The survey found that 74% of respondents believe Duterte should face a Senate trial to answer the allegations against her—a five-percentage-point increase from the 69% recorded in March 2026. “This short-term movement indicates that public backing for the trial has not declined in the period immediately preceding proceedings,” OCTA stated. Meanwhile, 21% of respondents oppose the trial, while 4% remain undecided. Support for the trial is highest in the Visayas at 82%, followed closely by the National Capital Region at 81% and Balance Luzon at 77%. Conversely, Mindanao recorded the lowest support at 58%, with opposition reaching 41%—the highest among all regions. The poll was conducted from April 20 to 24, 2026, through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adult respondents nationwide.…