Marcos' satisfaction rating falls back to 'poor' in Q3 2026 — SWS
A Social Weather Stations survey indicates that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s net satisfaction rating dropped to -11 in the third quarter of 2026. This 'poor' rating reflects growing public dissatisfaction across several major regions in the Philippines.
Why it matters
Public approval ratings are critical indicators of political stability and the effectiveness of government policy in the Philippines.
Manila Bulletin - Marcos’ satisfaction rating falls back to ‘poor’ in Q3 2026 — SWS
Marcos' satisfaction rating falls back to 'poor' in Q3 2026 — SWS
Ratings decline in Balance Luzon, Visayas, Metro Manila
The Sept. 21 to 27 survey found that 35 percent of adult Filipinos were satisfied with President Marcos' performance, 20 percent were undecided, and 46 percent were dissatisfied.
The resulting net satisfaction rating was -11, which SWS classified as "poor."
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin file photo)
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