President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. saw a rise in his net satisfaction rating across all geographic areas in June 2026, reaching a national score of -7, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. While the rating improved by eight points from the record-low -15 recorded in March, 43 percent of Filipinos now perceive that the President serves the interests of the rich.
Regional Shifts in Public Satisfaction
The June 20 to June 29 survey, which utilized face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adults, shows a broad, albeit modest, recovery in public sentiment. The national net satisfaction rating—calculated by subtracting the percentage of dissatisfied respondents from those satisfied—moved from a “poor” -15 in March to a “neutral” -7 in June.
Performance ratings rose in every region. Luzon outside Metro Manila recorded the highest satisfaction at a “moderate” +11, a nine-point increase from its previous “neutral” +2 status. Other regions also saw gains: the Visayas improved to “neutral” -3 from “poor” -15, Metro Manila rose to “poor” -24 from “bad” -31, and Mindanao moved to “bad” -35 from “bad” -40. Urban and rural areas reflected this trend, with rural satisfaction climbing seven points to “neutral” -2 and urban satisfaction rising eight points to “poor” -12.
Perception of Beneficiaries
Despite the improved approval numbers, public perception regarding whose interests the administration prioritizes has shifted toward the wealthy. Data from the SWS indicates that 43 percent of respondents believe the President serves the interests of the rich, an increase from 42 percent in November 2025. Conversely, the portion of the population that believes the President serves the interests of the poor dropped to 35 percent from 37 percent, while those who believe he serves the middle class fell to 25 percent from 31 percent.
Context and Future Implications
The SWS uses a specific scale to categorize these ratings, ranging from “excellent” at +70 and above to “execrable” at -70 and below. At -7, the President’s current standing remains within the “neutral” classification, which spans from +9 to -9.
