Marcos Jr.'s trust rating rises in June 2025: SWS survey

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office to newly appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Raul Villanueva on Tuesday during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace. Ryan Baldemor, PPA

MANILA — The trust rating of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. climbed to 48 percent in June 2025, according to a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

This was a 10-point increase from his 38-percent trust rating from May 2025.

The survey, which was commissioned by the Stratbase Group, was conducted from June 25 to 29, 2025, involving 1,200 Filipino adults across the country, and had a 3 percent margin of error.

The rise in Marcos Jr.'s trust rating is "significant," according to Stratbase Group President Prof. Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit.

"The significant increase in President Marcos’ trust rating signals a possible renewed public confidence in his administration," said Manhit. "He must sustain these trust ratings since they are crucial indicators of political stability and governance performance."

Meanwhile, Vice President Sara Duterte maintained her trust rating of 61 percent.

Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero also got a higher trust rating for the month of June, garnering 55 percent—an 8-point increase from May.

House Speaker Martin Romualdez likewise had an 8-point increase, getting a 34-percent approval from his previous 26 percent.

Respondents of the survey were asked to assess their level of trust in key government officials using the following categories: very much, somewhat much, undecided if much or little, somewhat little, and very little.

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