The latest Pulse Asia survey revealed a notable uptick in public approval of the Marcos administration’s performance across several key national issues. Conducted from June 26 to 30, the survey showed increased approval ratings in all 14 issues compared to the previous quarter in March.
Despite the gains, controlling inflation remains the government’s weakest point, with 66% of respondents expressing disapproval—although this is a marked improvement from March, when only 3% approved of the administration’s inflation efforts. That figure has since climbed to 18%.
Public sentiment also remains critical when it comes to reducing poverty (54% disapprove, 21% approve), addressing corruption (50% disapprove, 28% approve), increasing workers’ wages (48% disapprove, 33% approve), and tackling criminality (40% disapprove, 33% approve).
The survey, however, highlighted strong public approval in certain areas. Protecting the welfare of overseas Filipino workers earned a 62% approval rating, while disaster response efforts scored 63%. Government assistance to farmers was also met with positive feedback, gaining a 53% approval rating.
Significant double-digit improvements were observed in issues such as addressing hunger (from 20% to 33%), fighting corruption (from 13% to 28%), and raising wages (from 16% to 33%).
The administration also received more positive than negative ratings on several fronts, including territorial defense (48% approve), environmental protection (44% approve), rule of law enforcement (42% approve), peace promotion (42% approve), job creation (42% approve), and crime-fighting efforts (39% approve).
