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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins leaders of the Catholic Church and members of the diplomatic community at the reception commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See at the Ayuntamiento de Manila in Intramuros on April 8, 2026. Presidential Communications Office

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MARCOS

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/177978579885220260409-marcos-holy-see-75th-diplomatic-relations-PCO9.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins leaders of the Catholic Church and members of the diplomatic community at the reception commemorating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Holy See at the Ayuntamiento de Manila in Intramuros on April 8, 2026. Presidential Communications Office </span></span></span></div><p>MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s net satisfaction rating dropped to “poor” -15 in March 2026, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, marking his lowest record score since assuming office in 2022. </p><p>The latest figure was 12 points down from the President’s “neutral” -3 net satisfaction rating in November 2025, based on the difference between Filipinos who said they were satisfied and dissatisfied with his performance.</p><p>The March 2026 survey found 33 percent of adult Filipinos were satisfied with Marcos&#x27; performance, 18 percent were undecided, and 49 percent were dissatisfied.</p><p>The latest figure surpassed Marcos’ previous record-low rating of -12 in March 2025.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>DECLINE IN REGIONS</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>SWS said Marcos’ ratings declined in every major area of the country.</p><p>Luzon areas outside Metro Manila posted the highest rating at a “neutral” +2, but this was down from +13 in November 2025. The Visayas dropped from +2 to -15, while Metro Manila slid further to -31 from -17. Mindanao remained the administration’s weakest area, falling to -40 from -29.</p><p>The President’s ratings also declined in both rural and urban communities. Rural areas posted a sharp 18-point decline from +9 to -9, while urban areas slipped from -14 to -20.</p><p>The steepest declines were recorded among younger adults and college graduates.</p><p>Among respondents aged 25 to 34, Marcos’ net satisfaction plunged 23 points to -40. College graduates also registered a decline, from -14 to -37.</p><p>The survey showed that dissatisfaction with Marcos was stronger among Filipinos who said their quality of life had worsened over the past year. Respondents classified by SWS as “Losers” gave the President a net satisfaction score of -26, compared to +6 among those who said their lives improved. </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/24/half-of-filipinos-say-quality-of-life-got-worse-sws-0926">Half of Filipinos say quality of life ‘got worse’ — SWS </a></div><p>The findings came amid persistent public concern over inflation, jobs, and household expenses. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>PRESIDENT’S HEALTH</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>The same survey measured public perception of the President’s health following reports about his diverticulitis. </p><p>Thirty-five percent of respondents said they believed Marcos’ health was in good condition, while another 35 percent were undecided. Thirty percent said they did not believe the President was in good health.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/15/timeline-the-health-controversy-weaponized-vs-marcos-jr-2357">TIMELINE: The health controversy weaponized vs Marcos Jr. </a></div><p>Belief in the President’s health condition was highest in Balance Luzon at 39 percent, while skepticism was strongest in Mindanao at 37 percent.</p><p>College graduates were also the most doubtful, with 33 percent saying they did not believe Marcos was in good health.</p><p>The SWS survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with adult Filipinos nationwide. Previous nationwide SWS surveys typically involved around 1,200 respondents and carried a margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points.  </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/9/malaca-ang-tracing-sudden-coordinated-disinformation-surge-vs-marcos-1204">Malacañang tracing ‘sudden, coordinated disinformation surge’ targeting Marcos’ health </a><br/><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/4/13/marcos-says-he-is-in-good-health-1605">&#x27;I can do the army dozen&#x27;: Marcos does jumping jacks, says he is healthy </a></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NU0-pEjudwA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/><br/></div>

<p>President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s net satisfaction rating dropped sharply to “poor” -15 in March 2026, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, marking his lowest record score since assuming office in 2022.</p>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s net satisfaction rating dropped sharply to “poor” -15 in March 2026, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, marking his lowest record score since assuming office in 2022.

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Marcos’ satisfaction rating falls to record low -15 in March: SWS

Chalssea Kate Echegoyen,

ABS-CBN News

Published May 26, 2026 05:08 PM PHT

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