President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has regained strong public trust and performance ratings in the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest OCTA Research survey.
The survey, conducted from March 19 to 25, 2026 among 1,200 adult respondents, showed that public trust in the President rose to 54 percent, up from 48 percent in December 2025.
His performance rating also increased to 55 percent, higher by four percentage points from the previous 51 percent.
The survey has a margin of error of ±3 percent.
The improvement came as the administration stepped up efforts to provide subsidies and assistance to cushion the impact of rising oil prices, ensure food supply stability, and address price pressures on basic goods amid global geopolitical tensions.
Marcos Jr. also called on Filipinos to practice bayanihan as the government rolled out measures to support commuters and vulnerable sectors, especially amid continuing conflict in West Asia.IMT
