PUBLIC support for the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. continued to decline through the end of 2025, according to the end-of-the-year survey by Publicus Asia. The drop extends a downtrend that began in 2023 and persisted amid a series of political controversies and governance issues. The survey indicates that pro-administration sentiment has steadily weakened over the past two years, with fewer registered voters expressing firm support and more drifting toward political neutrality or open opposition. Analysts say the pattern reflects not a sudden collapse in approval, but a gradual erosion of confidence driven by repeated events that raised questions about accountability and leadership. Several high-profile developments appear to have shaped public attitudes during the period covered by the survey. These include debates and investigations surrounding the use of confidential and intelligence funds, the impeachment case filed against Vice President Sara Duterte, the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte for trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC), and the scandal triggered by corruption in flood control and infrastructure projects. Each episode coincided with noticeable dips in support for the administration, the survey noted. Earlier declines were marked mainly by voters withdrawing from active political identification and classifying themselves as “passive neutrals.” By 2025, however, the data suggest a sharper turn: dissatisfaction increasingly translated into explicit pro-opposition sentiment rather than mere disengagement. “This shift from neutrality to opposition is significant,” said a political analyst familiar with the survey results. “It suggests that voters are no longer just tuning out — they are beginning to make clearer political judgments about the performance of those in power.” While neutrality remains a sizable category, the survey shows that anti-administration views have become more pronounced in recent quarters. Respondents expressing opposition cited concerns about governance standards, transparency, and the handling of corruption allegations, according to the research group. The findings point to a more critical and less deferential electorate as the country approaches the next political cycle. Observers note that sustained declines in support, even if gradual, can have long-term implications for policy momentum, coalition-building, and electoral prospects. The poll was conducted from Dec. 7-10. The 1,500 respondents were registered voters. Pahayag is the corporate social responsibility program of Publicus Asia Inc., which has tracked key public opinion metrics since 2017.