(Manila, 20th) – The latest Philippine survey shows that President Marcos Jr.'s public trust rating has dropped to a record low of 34%. Vice President Sara Duterte, who is facing impeachment proceedings, maintains a high trust rating of 57%.
The poll was commissioned by Philippine think tank Stratbase Group and carried out by the independent agency Social Weather Stations (SWS) from June 20 to 29. Results released on Sunday (July 19) showed that only 34% of respondents have “much trust” in Marcos Jr., down 1 percentage point from March. Meanwhile, 45% said they “somewhat distrust” him, the highest level since November last year, and 19% gave no opinion.
Marcos Jr.'s public trust once reached 64% in July 2024. Local media reported that since then, his trust rating has generally declined, with only brief rebounds to 38% and 48% in May and June last year, before falling again in the following months.
By comparison, the latest survey shows public trust in Sara Duterte remained steady at 57%, unchanged from March; only 27% of respondents expressed low trust in her.
In July 2024, Sara’s trust rating was 65%, almost equal to Marcos Jr.’s 64% at the time.
Analysts point out that the drop in Marcos Jr.’s trust rating mainly reflects public dissatisfaction with issues like inflation and rising basic living costs. This result is undoubtedly a wake-up call for the government.
Marcos Jr. is scheduled to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27. Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies Director Manhit believes he should take the poll results seriously and seize the opportunity to address pressing public concerns in the address, while outlining key governance priorities for the remainder of his term.
Manhit said: “The Filipino people are not looking for empty rhetoric, but for concrete plans that can genuinely solve the problems of daily life… This is the first step in restoring public confidence.”
He called on Marcos Jr. to show stronger political will in reducing food and basic commodity prices, stabilizing costs, creating quality jobs, and improving public services.
Manhit also suggested that Marcos Jr. should use the State of the Nation Address to reaffirm the government’s commitment to accountability and good governance to the public. “Various recent controversies, including questions about flood control projects and the vice president’s impeachment, have aroused strong public calls for transparency and responsible leadership. The president can use this opportunity to make clear that no one is above accountability.”
Marcos Jr.'s public trust once reached 64% in July 2024. Local media reported that since then, his trust rating has generally declined, with only brief rebounds to 38% and 48% in May and June last year, before falling again in the following months.
By comparison, the latest survey shows public trust in Sara Duterte remained steady at 57%, unchanged from March; only 27% of respondents expressed low trust in her.
In July 2024, Sara’s trust rating was 65%, almost equal to Marcos Jr.’s 64% at the time.
Analysts point out that the drop in Marcos Jr.’s trust rating mainly reflects public dissatisfaction with issues like inflation and rising basic living costs. This result is undoubtedly a wake-up call for the government.
Marcos Jr. is scheduled to deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address on July 27. Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies Director Manhit believes he should take the poll results seriously and seize the opportunity to address pressing public concerns in the address, while outlining key governance priorities for the remainder of his term.
Manhit said: “The Filipino people are not looking for empty rhetoric, but for concrete plans that can genuinely solve the problems of daily life… This is the first step in restoring public confidence.”
He called on Marcos Jr. to show stronger political will in reducing food and basic commodity prices, stabilizing costs, creating quality jobs, and improving public services.
Manhit also suggested that Marcos Jr. should use the State of the Nation Address to reaffirm the government’s commitment to accountability and good governance to the public. “Various recent controversies, including questions about flood control projects and the vice president’s impeachment, have aroused strong public calls for transparency and responsible leadership. The president can use this opportunity to make clear that no one is above accountability.”