Metro Manila, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s net satisfaction rating dipped to a personal record-low “poor” -15 in March 2026, dropping 12 points from -3 in November 2025, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
The figure surpassed his previous low of -12 in March 2025, marking the worst score of his presidency so far, SWS said.
The survey, conducted from March 24 to 31, found that 33 percent of adult Filipinos were satisfied with the president’s performance, 18 percent were undecided, and 49 percent were dissatisfied.
SWS classifies a net satisfaction rating of -10 to -29 as “poor.”
The decline was across all geographic areas, with the lowest in Mindanao at -40 and Metro Manila at -31. Balance Luzon posted the highest rating at +2, while the Visayas registered -15.
The president’s ratings also fell in rural and urban areas, as well as among men and women.
By socioeconomic outlook, satisfaction was lowest among those who said their quality of life had worsened, with a net rating of -26, compared to +6 among those who said their lives improved.
The survey also found mixed public opinion on Marcos’ health, with 35% percent saying they believe it is in good condition, 35 percent undecided, and 30 percent saying they do not believe so.
The nationwide survey used face-to-face interviews of 1,500 adults and has a margin of error of ±3% for national results, SWS said.
Malacanang has yet to comment on the survey results.
