A recent survey conducted by Social Pulse Philippines has identified the top-performing mayors in the provinces of Laguna and Batangas for the first quarter of 2026, reflecting strong public satisfaction with local leadership, governance, and service delivery.
The “Pulso ng Bayan Survey,” conducted from March 10 to 15, 2026, gathered feedback from 1,200 adult respondents. The survey carries a margin of error of ±3 percent at a 95 percent confidence level.
In Laguna, Cabuyao City Mayor Dennis Hain emerged as the highest-performing mayor, posting a satisfaction rating of 94.2 percent. He was followed by Sta. Rosa Mayor Arlene Arcillas with 93.7 percent, and Calamba Mayor Ross Rizal with 93.2 percent.
San Pedro Mayor Art Mercado ranked fourth with a 92.6 percent approval rating. Other local chief executives included in the list are Los Baños Mayor Neil Andrew Nocon (90.4 percent), Biñan Mayor Gel Alonte (88.2 percent), Sta. Cruz Mayor Benjo Agarao (87.6 percent), San Pablo Mayor Najie Gapangada Jr. (85.7 percent), and Siniloan Mayor Patrick Go (81.8 percent).
Meanwhile, a separate round of the same survey, conducted from March 10 to 16, 2026, also highlighted top-performing mayors in Batangas based on responses from 1,200 adult participants, with the same margin of error and confidence level.
Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa led the Batangas rankings with a 96.7 percent satisfaction rating, indicating strong public approval. Batangas City Mayor Marvey Mariño placed second with 95.8 percent, followed by Sto. Tomas Mayor Arth Jhun Marasigan with 94.6 percent.
Tanauan Mayor Sonny Collantes secured the fourth spot with 93.5 percent. Completing the list are Calaca Mayor Nas Ona (92.7 percent), Lemery Mayor Ian Kenneth Alilio (91.3 percent), Bauan Mayor Wendah Katrina Rivera-Dolor (90.6 percent), Nasugbu Mayor Tony Barcelon (89.1 percent), San Juan Mayor Ildebrando Salud (88.7 percent), and Balayan Mayor Lisa Ermita (86.6 percent).
According to Social Pulse Philippines, the results highlight sustained public approval of local government leaders, driven by effective governance, accessibility, and programs that directly benefit communities.
The Pulso ng Bayan Survey is a flagship initiative of the research group, designed to provide data-driven insights into public sentiment on elected officials while promoting transparency, accountability, and informed civic participation.
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