President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s public trust rating declines to a record low of 34% in the second quarter of 2026, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by Stratbase Group. The results, released on Sunday, are based on interviews conducted from June 20 to 29. The survey asks respondents how much trust they have in public officials, with 34% saying they “much trust” Marcos.
Vice President Sara Duterte’s trust rating remains substantially higher and is described as stable at 57% in the same survey period. Sources present the contrast between Marcos’s continued slide and Duterte’s steadier standing while Duterte faces an impeachment trial. The coverage notes that the new trust figures come about a week ahead of Marcos’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), underscoring the timing of the polling ahead of his planned address.
