[Pastilan] Marcos and the erosion of trust (opens original article in a new tab)

The Marcos Jr. administration's approval rating fell to 32% in March 2026, with regional dissatisfaction and weak performance on inflation, oil pricing, and corruption eroding public trust.

• Marcos Jr. administration's satisfaction rating dropped to 32% in March 2026, down from +14% in late 2025
• Regional approval varies with Metro Manila, Visayas, and Mindanao showing net dissatisfaction
• Fighting inflation, oil pricing, and corruption are the administration's weakest governance areas
• Ongoing corruption scandals and infrastructure failures contribute to public distrust