Facebook remains the overwhelming leader among the online platforms Filipinos turn to for news, with 91 percent of respondents naming it as a source, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey.
The results, presented in an ABS-CBN News infographic, showed YouTube in second place at 61 percent, followed by TikTok at 21 percent. Vlogs were cited by 9 percent of respondents, while dedicated news websites drew just 5 percent. Instagram registered 4 percent and X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, drew 2 percent. About 3 percent said they do not read, listen to, or watch news online at all.
The findings underscore how heavily Filipino news consumption has shifted toward social media and video platforms, with traditional news websites trailing far behind the major networks. Because respondents could name more than one source, the totals exceed 100 percent.
The survey coincides with a broader picture of high digital engagement in the country. Pulse Asia reported that 85 percent of Filipino adults use the internet, with majorities recorded across every geographic area and socioeconomic class. From March 2026 to July 2026, the firm noted a notable increase in internet usage in the Visayas, up 10 percentage points.
The reliance on social media as a primary news gateway comes amid persistent concern over the spread of false information online. Earlier Pulse Asia research had already flagged Filipinos’ heavy dependence on Facebook for news despite the prevalence of disinformation on the platform. The Reuters Institute’s Digital News Report 2026 likewise found that trust in news encountered on social media in the Philippines stood at just 19 percent, even as such platforms remain where most Filipinos come across news.
Pulse Asia conducts its nationwide surveys through face-to-face interviews with 2,400 adults aged 18 and above, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2 percentage points at the 95 percent confidence level.
