Public satisfaction with the top government institutions in the Philippines has remained in the “moderate” territory, though several bodies experienced a dip in approval compared to late 2025, according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.
The nationwide poll, conducted from March 24 to 31, 2026, through face-to-face interviews with 1,500 adult respondents, revealed that the House of Representatives led with a net satisfaction rating of +13.
Meanwhile, both the Senate and the Supreme Court secured a net satisfaction score of +11.
Declining Trends and Regional Divide
Compared to data from November 2025, the Supreme Court logged the sharpest decline, dropping six points from +17. The Senate’s rating also fell by three points from +14, while the House of Representatives held relatively steady against its previous +14 score.
Geographically, public sentiment varied significantly:
- Mindanao: Registered the strongest support, giving all three government branches a uniform net satisfaction rating of +26.
- Metro Manila: Recorded the lowest public approval, with the House sitting at -5, while the Senate and the Supreme Court plummeted to -13.
While gains in Mindanao provided a boost, they were ultimately offset by fading satisfaction across Metro Manila and Balance Luzon.
Age and Education Demographics
The SWS data also highlighted a growing divide based on the age and educational background of the respondents:
- By Age: Younger respondents aged 25 to 34 pulled back their approval, pushing satisfaction levels down to “neutral.” Conversely, older citizens aged 55 and above showed an increase in satisfaction for both legislative chambers.
- By Education: Highly educated citizens expressed notable dissatisfaction. Among college graduates, the Senate and Supreme Court both plunged to -18, and the House similarly dropped to -18. On the other end of the spectrum, non-elementary graduates showed increased approval, marking clear gains for all three branches.
The overall findings indicate that while these core institutions continue to hold moderate favor nationwide, a widening perception gap is emerging between younger, college-educated demographics and older, less-educated citizens.