(UPDATE) NEARLY all Filipinos supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to expose corruption in flood control projects even if there were political consequences for him, a survey conducted by OCTA Research showed. In its latest Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from Sept. 25 to 30, 2025, 83 percent or eight out of 10 Filipinos said that they supported the move of Marcos, with only three percent disagreeing and 13 percent ambivalent. Broken down by region, the National Capital Region had the highest agreement at 91 percent, followed by Balanced Luzon at 90 percent. It was lower in Visayas at 64 percent and Mindanao at 78 percent. Ambivalence, however, was high in Visayas and Mindanao, with 24 percent and 16 percent saying they neither agree or disagree. OCTA said the results indicate a “strong reservoir of public goodwill and trust for the president’s decision to confront corruption head-on.” “The findings suggest that sustained transparency and follow-through on reforms could further strengthen public confidence in government integrity and leadership,” it added. Six out of 10 Filipinos, or 60 percent, said they are “angry” or “outraged” when they think about corruption in the government, particularly in flood control initiatives, while 30 percent expressed “fear” or “anxiety” and nine percent reported “sadness” or “disappointment.” Meanwhile, nearly one in two Filipinos, or 46 percent, believe that an independent commission from the private sector, such as the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, is seen as the most suited to lead the investigation in the flood control mess, while only 23 percent said the Senate is the most appropriate institution and 13 percent said the House of Representatives should take the lead. The survey had 1,200 respondents and a margin of error of plus or minus three percent nationwide and six percent by major area.