MANILA, Philippines – Half of Filipinos (50%) continue to express dissatisfaction with the performance of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Cabinet, a level of disapproval that has remained virtually unchanged from the previous quarter’s 51%.
Filipinos show a clear divide in their views of government agencies, favoring institutions that provide direct services or uphold economic stability. Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) leads with 65% approval and 45% trust, followed by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) with 55% approval and 39% trust, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) with 53% approval and 37% trust. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) also posts a notable 37% trust rating.
In contrast, institutions linked to public spending, infrastructure, and legislative functions rank among the least-performing. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) registers the lowest approval at 20% and is tied as the least trusted at 13%. The House of Representatives of the Philippines similarly posts low approval (23%) and shares the lowest trust rating (13%). The Senate of the Philippines follows with 25% approval and 14% trust, while the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) records 25% approval and 17% trust.
This pattern underscores a broader public sentiment: confidence is higher in agencies that deliver tangible services and manage the economy, while skepticism persists toward institutions associated with spending, infrastructure, and oversight. The continued 50% disapproval of the Cabinet reflects this divide, signaling a sustained demand for more effective and credible executive governance.
PQ1-2026 is an independent, non-commissioned nationwide purposive sampling survey conducted from March 21-24, 2026, comprising 1,509 respondents who are registered Filipino voters, randomly selected from the market research panel of PureSpectrum, a US-based panel marketplace with global operations and a regional office in Singapore. The national margin of error is +/- 3%.
PAHAYAG is a CSR of PUBLiCUS Asia Inc., which has tracked key metrics since 2017, while Vox Opinion Research is its commissioned research arm since 2013.
For more information on the survey methodology and detailed results, please visit www.publicusasia.com/pahayag.
