A recent national survey revealed that public confidence in President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. has fallen to a record low, with only 34% of respondents expressing strong trust in the leader.
The study found that 45% of respondents had little trust in the president, while 19% remained undecided. The decline follows a pattern of slipping trust ratings that began in mid‑2024, with a brief rebound to 48% last June before dropping again.
Vice‑President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s trust level remained steady at 57%, though the share of respondents who expressed little trust in her rose from 22% to 27% over three months.
Officials from the research institute emphasized that the upcoming State of the Nation Address should focus on concrete plans to address everyday issues such as inflation, employment, and public services, rather than rhetoric.
The president’s remarks are expected to address recent controversies, including questions over flood‑control projects and impeachment proceedings involving the vice‑president, with a call for greater transparency and accountability.
The survey, conducted in June through face‑to‑face interviews with 1,200 respondents, carried a margin of error of ±3 percentage points for national estimates and ±6 percentage points for regional breakdowns.
