Filipino trust in news posts biggest fall - Digital News Report 2026
Public trust in news in the Philippines dropped by 10 points in 2026, reaching 28 percent according to the Reuters Institute Digital News Report. The decline is attributed to political polarization, disinformation, and a shift toward influencer-driven content.
Why it matters
The erosion of trust in media in a major democracy highlights the global challenge of maintaining an informed public in a fragmented digital information environment.
Trust in news in the Philippines plummeted by 10 points in 2026, the steepest decline among all 48 markets covered by this year’s Reuters Institute Digital News Report, amid deep political divisions, sustained attacks on the media and a continued shift toward social media, video platforms, creators and AI tools.
The article cites a reputable international study and provides context for the decline without taking a partisan stance.
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