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news Scmp World 2026-06-02

Philippine President Marcos Jr.'s Approval Rating Hits Record Low Amid Inflation

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s satisfaction rating has dropped to a record low, attributed to economic anxieties despite increased media coverage of his foreign policy. The latest survey shows a significant decline.


Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnrโ€™s net satisfaction rating has hit an all-time low, with observers citing deep-seated economic anxieties as the main driver behind the slump โ€“ even as expanded media exposure has helped boost awareness of his foreign policy initiatives. The latest Social Weather Stations survey put Marcosโ€™ net satisfaction rating at minus 15 in March: a 12-point drop from minus 3 in November 2025 and the worst figure of his presidency, eclipsing the previous nadir of...

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