Citing reforms of the sectoral elections, the Asian Network for Free Elections (ANFREL) and the National Democratic Institute (NDI), in their joint pre-election assessment report released on Sept. 1, noted that while "reserved representation guarantees access to seats, [it] does not necessarily guarantee political agency over who occupies them."

Sara Duterte's approval rating rose to 61.3% while President Ferdinand Marcos stood at 36.4%, according to Momentum Research's August 2026 survey, amid ongoing impeachment trial

Over three days —the 17th, 18th and 19th days of the trial — the testimony from two ranking officials of the Office of the Vice President pointed to Duterte and her former security chief, Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, as the two people with the clearest knowledge of how the funds were handled and spent.

Advocacy group Team Pinas urged the Gen Z to turn their political frustration into sustained political action and meaningful civic participation.