Malacañang says Philippine president not bothered by drop in approval ratings

FILE PHOTO: Filipino activists have their hands tied and wear masks depicting Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte, as they march to protest near the presidential palace on Human Rights Day in Manila, Philippines, December 10, 2025. Based on a Pulse Asia survey released on Tuesday, the approval and trust ratings of President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte remained mostly unchanged between September and December. - Reuters

MANILA: Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday (Dec 30) that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains unfazed by recent survey results showing a decline in his approval ratings if these were due to his order to investigate those involved in anomalous flood control projects.

“The President will not be bothered by the drop in ratings because what he did was the right decision even if it may not be a popular decision, as many people and politicians will be affected,” Castro added.