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Back to headlinesAugust 12, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT

Governance · Public opinion

Marcos Administration Satisfaction Rating Rebounds to Neutral +1 in SWS Survey

The Marcos administration's net satisfaction rating rose 14 points from -13 in March to a neutral +1 in June, according to Social Weather Stations.

By FMB News DeskPublished August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM PHT2 min read
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Verified facts

What happened

The Marcos administration's net satisfaction rating recovered to neutral territory in June 2026, according to a Social Weather Stations survey reported by ABS-CBN News on Wednesday.

The net score rose 14 points to +1 from -13 in March. SWS classifies scores from +9 to -9 as neutral.

Context

Context

Net satisfaction is calculated by subtracting the percentage of dissatisfied respondents from the percentage who are satisfied. A change in the net score shows movement in the balance of opinion, not unanimous approval or disapproval.

The result evaluates the national administration as a whole and should not be treated as a separate job-approval rating for every official or agency.

Filipino relevance

Why this matters to Filipinos

Public-opinion surveys provide a snapshot of how adults assess government performance at a given time. They can influence political debate, but they do not replace elections, official performance data or policy outcomes.

What to watch next

What to watch next

Watch for the full SWS release, including its sampling method, error margins and regional breakdowns, and for subsequent surveys showing whether the rebound is sustained.

Sources and public record

ABS-CBN News: Marcos administration's satisfaction rating rebounds to neutral +1 in June — SWS (August 12, 2026, 4:35 PM PHT)