Philippine President Marcos Jr. Faces Record Low Satisfaction Rating of -15
From 'neutral' to 'poor': Marcos net satisfaction rating at -15
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President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. of the Philippines has recorded a net satisfaction rating of -15 in the first quarter of 2026, marking a decline from his previous score. The survey indicates rising dissatisfaction among Filipinos, particularly in Mindanao, where his ratings have dropped significantly.
- 01Marcos' net satisfaction rating fell to -15, classified as 'poor' by Social Weather Stations (SWS).
- 02Satisfaction decreased to 33% from 40%, while dissatisfaction increased to 49% from 43%.
- 03The decline in satisfaction was noted across all geographic regions, with Mindanao showing the lowest ratings.
- 04Marcos' rating in Mindanao dropped from 'poor' -29 to 'bad' -40.
- 05The survey was conducted from March 24 to 31, 2026, among 1,500 adults with a margin of error of ±3%.
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In a recent survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS), President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. recorded a net satisfaction rating of -15, indicating a 'poor' performance. This rating is a significant drop from his previous score of -3 in November 2025. The survey, conducted between March 24 and 31, 2026, revealed that only 33% of adult Filipinos expressed satisfaction with Marcos' governance, a decrease from 40%, while dissatisfaction rose to 49%. The results show a notable decline in satisfaction across all regions, particularly in Mindanao, where his rating fell from 'poor' -29 to 'bad' -40. In Metro Manila, the rating dropped from 'poor' -17 to 'bad' -31, and in the Visayas, it shifted from 'neutral' +2 to 'poor' -15. The SWS categorizes net satisfaction ratings, with scores below -10 classified as 'poor'.
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The declining satisfaction ratings could affect Marcos' political capital and influence future governance and policy decisions.
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