President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his gratitude for the 59 percent approval rating he received in a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, saying it strengthens his commitment to improving his administration’s efforts.
Speaking at the One Development Academy of the Philippines graduation ceremony, Marcos said the results serve as motivation to enhance the government’s initiatives.
“Of course, it’s very encouraging. It gives us the confidence to further strengthen and improve our work,” the President stated.
The SWS survey, conducted from December 12 to 18, 2024, revealed that 59 percent of adult Filipinos were satisfied with his performance, while 23 percent were dissatisfied, and 17 percent remained undecided. The administration maintained a “good” net satisfaction rating.
Filipinos rated the government highly for its efforts in disaster response, improving education quality, poverty alleviation, job creation, and advancing science and technology. Programs on housing, food security, public transport, typhoon preparedness, climate change response, transparency, and defending the West Philippine Sea also received positive ratings.
However, the administration received a “moderate” rating for its efforts to ensure no family goes hungry.
