Seven out of 10 Filipinos trust, satisfied with AFP — survey

MANILA, Philippines — Seven out of 10 Filipinos continue to trust and are satisifed with the performance of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), according to a survey conducted by independent pollster OCTA Research. In its Tugon ng Masa survey for the first quarter conducted from March 19-25, 2026, 72 percent of adult Filipinos trust the AFP, while only 11 percent distrust it, for a net trust rating of +61 Trust in the AFP is highest in the Visayas at 75 percent, as well as among class E at 77 percent. Meanwhile, 70 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with the performance of the AFP, while only 14 percent expressed dissatisfaction, for a net performance rating of +56. Performance is highest also in the Visayas at 73 percent and Balanced Luzon at 70 percent. Class E respondents were also the most satisfied at 75 percent. OCTA said that the results showed that the AFP continued to enjoy broad institutional legitimacy and public confidence among geographic regions and socioeconomic classes. "The consistently high trust and performance ratings reflect strong public recognition of the AFP’s role in national defense, territorial security, disaster response, and public service," it added. The survey had 1,200 respondents and has a margin of error of plus or minus three percent.

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