Four governors in Central Luzon are among the Top 15 Performing, Most Trusted Provincial Governors in the Philippines based on reported public assessment of trust, leadership credibility, governance, and confidence in provincial administration.
Based on the results of the Media People’s Choice’s latest ‘Sigaw ng Bayan’ survey, Zambales Governor Hermogenes Ebdane Jr., obtained an 84% trust rating, Gov. Isidro Galban of Aurora- 83%, Gov. Daniel R. Fernando of Bulacan- 82.5%, and Gov. Lilia Pineda of Pampanga- 82.1% were among the 15 governors ranked as Top Performing, Most Trusted Provincial Governors in the Philippines survey.
Meanwhile, also in Central Luzon, four vice governors from Top 15 awardees were also named and received of same recognition as Top Performing, Most Trusted Provincial Vice-Governors in the Philippines.
They were Pampanga Vice Governor Dennis Pineda with 96.7% trust rating; Tarlac Vice Gov. Estelita Aquino- 88.1%; Bataan Vice Gov. Ma. Cristina Garcia – 86.9%, and Bulacan Vice Gov Alexis C. Castro- 86.3%.
The latest Sigaw ng Bayan Survey presents the Media People’s Choice, based on reported public assessments of trust, leadership credibility, legislative performance, accountability, and confidence in provincial governance.
The survey sought to measure public perceptions of selected provincial vice-governors, particularly their credibility, responsiveness, accessibility, integrity, and commitment to responsible legislative leadership.
The survey was conducted from October 1 to 15, 2026 nationwide, involving 50,000 respondents, which aimed to measure public trust in incumbent governors in the provinces.
The analysis focused on perceptions regarding leadership integrity, responsiveness, approachability, accountability, and dedication to the development of the province.
In a simple ‘random sampling’ consisting of 50K respondents, the approximate maximum margin of sampling error for the overall sample is plus or minus 0.44 percentage points at the 95% confidence level.
The published results feature fifteen provincial governors with a ‘trust rating’ ranging between 𝟖𝟎.𝟔% 𝐚𝐭 𝟗𝟏.𝟖%.
The results underscore the continued importance of public trust in supporting development initiatives, strengthening government services, and addressing community priorities.
Provincial governors have important responsibilities in coordinating development priorities, supporting local government units, managing provincial resources, and ensuring the effective delivery of public services.
Their leadership influences important aspects of community life, including healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, environmental protection, disaster preparedness, livelihood opportunities, and economic development.
The fifteen provincial leaders featured in the published analysis represent different regions and communities across the Philippines.
While provincial circumstances vary, the primary responsibilities of elected leaders remain centered on integrity, transparency, accountability, and the public good.
Leading the Top 15 trust rating governors is Camarines Sur Gov. Luis Raymund Villafuerte Jr- 91.8%; South Cotabato Govt. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr.- 90.5%; Davao Oriental Govt. Nelson Dayanghirang-89.2%; Occidental Mindoro Govt. Eduardo Gadiano- 88.4%; Camarines Norte Gov. Ricarte Padilla-87.1%; Sulu Gov. Abdusakur Tan II-86.3%; Eastern Samar Govt. Ralph Vincent-85.7%; Abra Gov. Eustaquio Bersamin-85.1%; Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr.-84.4%; Taw-Tawi Gov. Yshmael Mang Sali-83.6%; Aurora Gov. Isidro Galban-83%; Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando-82.5%; Pampanga Gov. Lilia Pineda-82.1%; Southern Leyte Gov. Damian Mercado-81.3% and Zamboanga Sibugay Gov. Dulce Ann Hofer-80.6%.
