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Marcos Jr. not alarmed over double digit decline in ratings - Palace
Marcos Jr. not alarmed over double digit decline in ratings - Palace
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the laying of wreath at the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Mount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan to commemorate the 83rd Anniversary of the "Araw ng Kagitingan" or Day of Valor on April 9, 2025. Noel B. Pabalate, PPA Pool
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the laying of wreath at the Dambana ng Kagitingan in Mount Samat National Shrine, Pilar, Bataan to commemorate the 83rd Anniversary of the "Araw ng Kagitingan" or Day of Valor on April 9, 2025. Noel B. Pabalate, PPA PoolMANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is not alarmed over his plummeting ratings, Malacanang said Monday, following a March Pulse Asia survey which showed a double-digit decline in the Filipinos’ trust and approval of the Philippine leader.
MANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is not alarmed over his plummeting ratings, Malacanang said Monday, following a March Pulse Asia survey which showed a double-digit decline in the Filipinos’ trust and approval of the Philippine leader.
According to the poll -- made shortly after the arrest and turnover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court over his bloody war on drugs -- Marcos Jr scored a 25% approval among 2,500 respondents, a 17% drop from his 42% approval rating only last February.
According to the poll -- made shortly after the arrest and turnover of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the International Criminal Court over his bloody war on drugs -- Marcos Jr scored a 25% approval among 2,500 respondents, a 17% drop from his 42% approval rating only last February.
Meanwhile, the President’s 25% trust rating is also down 17% from his February ratings.
Meanwhile, the President’s 25% trust rating is also down 17% from his February ratings.
Despite this, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says that the Philippine leader will not let negative perception affect him in carrying out his mandate.
Despite this, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says that the Philippine leader will not let negative perception affect him in carrying out his mandate.
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"Hindi po nabahala ang Pangulo sa anumang rating sa survey. Ang Pangulo kahit anuman ang rating, mataas, mababa, magpapatuloy sya sa kanyang trabaho, hindi sya mapapahinto ng anumang survey. Basta ang gagawin ng Pangulo ay gumawa ng naaayon sa batas at gumawa ng tama," Castro said in a Malacanang briefing.
"Hindi po nabahala ang Pangulo sa anumang rating sa survey. Ang Pangulo kahit anuman ang rating, mataas, mababa, magpapatuloy sya sa kanyang trabaho, hindi sya mapapahinto ng anumang survey. Basta ang gagawin ng Pangulo ay gumawa ng naaayon sa batas at gumawa ng tama," Castro said in a Malacanang briefing.
While Castro says the 2,500 respondents of the Pulse Asia survey do not reflect the sentiments of the more than 100 million Filipinos in the country, it may however indicate the growing influence of those spreading fake news against the government.
While Castro says the 2,500 respondents of the Pulse Asia survey do not reflect the sentiments of the more than 100 million Filipinos in the country, it may however indicate the growing influence of those spreading fake news against the government.
"Nalaman po natin na ang respondents po dito ay 2,400. So sa 2,400, hindi naman ito nagre-reflect ng sentimyento ng more than 100 million Filipinos in the country. But dahil nakita at nabanggit natin ang fake news, sumasalamin din ito sa impluwensya ng fake news na nagkakalat," she said.
"Nalaman po natin na ang respondents po dito ay 2,400. So sa 2,400, hindi naman ito nagre-reflect ng sentimyento ng more than 100 million Filipinos in the country. But dahil nakita at nabanggit natin ang fake news, sumasalamin din ito sa impluwensya ng fake news na nagkakalat," she said.
"So kung ang mga tao na ito ay nagbigay ng kanilang opinyon, marahil ay dahil bunga ito ng fake news."
"So kung ang mga tao na ito ay nagbigay ng kanilang opinyon, marahil ay dahil bunga ito ng fake news."
The official says that it is important for the government to know whether the respondents tapped by the Pulse Asia survey are able to access government programs or assistance, as well as truthful information from the government or mainstream media.
The official says that it is important for the government to know whether the respondents tapped by the Pulse Asia survey are able to access government programs or assistance, as well as truthful information from the government or mainstream media.
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"So kung ang mga tao na ito ay nagbigay ng kanilang opinyon, marahil ay dahil bunga ito ng fake news. Ito man ay nagkaroon ng ganitong pagsagot, hindi naman po papabayaan ng gobyerno dahil dapat natin malaman ang mga respondents, saan ang mga respondents, ang respondents ba ito ay nakakatanggap ng totoong news, or kung ang mga ito ay naiimpluwensyahan ng fake news," she added.
"So kung ang mga tao na ito ay nagbigay ng kanilang opinyon, marahil ay dahil bunga ito ng fake news. Ito man ay nagkaroon ng ganitong pagsagot, hindi naman po papabayaan ng gobyerno dahil dapat natin malaman ang mga respondents, saan ang mga respondents, ang respondents ba ito ay nakakatanggap ng totoong news, or kung ang mga ito ay naiimpluwensyahan ng fake news," she added.
"Ang mga respondents ba na mga ito ay hindi nakakarating ang mga tulong ng gobyerno? So dapat din nating malaman sa parte ng administrasyon," she said.
"Ang mga respondents ba na mga ito ay hindi nakakarating ang mga tulong ng gobyerno? So dapat din nating malaman sa parte ng administrasyon," she said.
The same Pulse Asia survey showed that Vice President Sara Duterte's approval rating rose to 59 percent in March from 52 percent in February.
The same Pulse Asia survey showed that Vice President Sara Duterte's approval rating rose to 59 percent in March from 52 percent in February.
She was "the only top official" to see an improvement in her performance ratings, according to Pulse Asia. Her disapproval rating declined to 16 percent from 26 percent over the same period, the pollster said.
She was "the only top official" to see an improvement in her performance ratings, according to Pulse Asia. Her disapproval rating declined to 16 percent from 26 percent over the same period, the pollster said.
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