More Filipinos believe Vice President Sara Duterte will be found guilty rather than acquitted in her impeachment trial, according to the latest survey by PUBLiCUS Asia.

The PAHAYAG Third Quarter 2026 survey, conducted from October 1 to 4, showed that 44 percent of respondents believe Duterte will be found guilty, while 31 percent expect her to be cleared. Around 25 percent were undecided.

Public interest in Duterte’s impeachment trial also remained strong, with 65 percent of respondents reporting a high level of interest in following the proceedings.

The survey also measured public perception regarding the evidence, financial documents, government records, and witness testimonies presented by the prosecution over the nearly four-month trial.

It revealed that 44 to 46 percent of respondents believe the prosecution’s evidence and testimonies are sufficient, compared to 38 to 40 percent who say additional evidence is still needed.

Meanwhile, 45 to 47 percent said they were convinced by the evidence presented to the impeachment court, while 37 to 38 percent remained unconvinced.

The survey was conducted among 1,581 registered voters before the prosecution decided to focus the impeachment case on allegations regarding Duterte’s unexplained wealth.

The prosecution stands firm in its position that the financial evidence presented is sufficient to prove constitutional violations and betrayal of public trust.

House lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro previously told the impeachment court that their evidence is heavy and solid enough to convict Duterte and permanently remove her from office as Vice President.

At the center of the remaining impeachment charge is the analysis by forensic financial analyst Atty. Alexander Cabrera, who uncovered approximately P817.87 million in alleged unexplained wealth belonging to Duterte and her husband, Atty. Manases “Mans” Carpio.

However, according to Cabrera, the accounting does not end there.

He explained that the P817.87 million is merely a conservative or minimum estimate, and that the couple’s questionable wealth could reach approximately P1.5 billion if a broader analysis of their financial records is applied.

Cabrera’s findings are based on bank records, tax documents, corporate filings, and Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).IMT