Malacañang on Friday said the recent increase in President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s trust and performance ratings reflects growing public recognition of his efforts for the nation.
According to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro, Filipinos are beginning to appreciate the President’s commitment and visible dedication to his role.
“Unang-una, malamang po nakikita na po ng taumbayan kung ano po talaga ang ginagawang trabaho ng Pangulo… kung gaano po kasipag ang Pangulo para sa taumbayan at para sa bayan,” Castro said during a media briefing.
She noted, however, that the President remains unfazed by survey results. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi maaapektuhan ng anumang numero,” Castro added. “Pero siyempre po ito ay ikinagagalak… Mas mahirap po kasi na bumababa ang rating pero nagtatrabaho; pero mas mabigat iyong hindi nagtatrabaho pero tumataas ang rating.”
Based on OCTA Research’s Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from July 12 to 17, Marcos received a 64% trust rating—a four-point increase from the previous quarter. His performance rating also rose by three points to 62%.
The pollster noted that these figures mark a reversal of the downward trend in Marcos’ ratings since the last quarter of 2024. Among the country’s top officials, he emerged with the highest trust and performance scores in the second quarter of 2025.
