Ferdinand Marcos Jr. satisfaction rating falls to -11 in SWS survey

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has seen his net satisfaction rating drop to -11 in September 2026, according to a survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS). This decline from a -7 rating in June places his performance in the “poor” category, though it remains above his record low of -15 recorded in March 2026.

The survey, conducted from September 21 to 27 among 1,500 adults, found that 35% of respondents were satisfied with the president, while 46% expressed dissatisfaction and 20% remained undecided. Regional data showed varying levels of approval, with Balance Luzon recording a neutral rating of zero, while Metro Manila saw a rating of -27.

Regarding the President’s July 27 State of the Nation Address (SONA), 47% of respondents reported hearing or reading about the speech, while 53% had not. Among those who were aware of the address, the net believability score was -11, with 37% finding the description of the nation’s state unbelievable.