Cabinet members’ satisfaction, trust ratings decline

Title Brazen Shift Public Satisfaction and Trust in Marcos Jr.'s Cab
Cabinet Decline in Q2 2026

As the second quarter of 2026 comes to a close, our latest survey reveals a
a concerning trend public satisfaction and trust in President Ferdinand Ma
Marcos Jr.'s Cabinet have declined. This shift is marked by a significant 7
7.87% drop in satisfaction ratings and a 4.39% fall in trust ratings compar
compared to January figures.

Key Insight #1 Broader Downward Trend Confirmed

Our data shows that the decline in public satisfaction and trust is not lim
limited to individual Cabinet members, but rather a broader trend that affe
affects the entire administration.

Key Insight #2 Active Public Engagement Crucial for Sustaining Confidenc
Confidence

In a positive development, five Cabinet officials - Education Secretary Son
Sonny Angara, Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Public Works Secreta
Secretary Vince Dizon, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and 
Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. - have managed to maint
maintain relatively strong performance ratings due to their active public e
engagement, particularly through social media.

Key Insight #3 Communication Strategy Plays a Critical Role

Our findings suggest that communication strategy plays a significant role i
in shaping public perception. Cabinet members who actively engage the publi
public online are better able to maintain trust despite the broader decline
decline.

Key Insight #4 Ongoing National Concerns Drive Decline

The survey attributes the decline in public satisfaction and trust to ongoi
ongoing national concerns, particularly the domestic impact of the Middle E
East energy crisis and rising cost of living.

Key Insight #5 Transparency and Regular Communication Key to Sustaining 
Public Confidence

Cabinet officials who promote transparency and regularly communicate their 
programs and initiatives online are able to sustain public confidence. This
This highlights the importance of effective communication in maintaining tr
trust and satisfaction with government policies and actions.

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satisfaction, trust ratings, communication strategy, and digital divi
dividend, this blog post aims to provide valuable insights for futurists i
in 2026 and beyond.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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