MANILA, Philippines — A majority of Filipino voters remain pessimistic about the country's direction and economic prospects despite improving expectations for their own household finances, according to the latest PAHAYAG survey released Wednesday by PUBLiCUS Asia.
The second quarter 2026 survey, conducted from June 28 to 30 among 1,509 registered Filipino voters, found that 72 percent of respondents remained pessimistic about the country's overall situation, only slightly better than the 74 percent recorded in the first quarter.
More than half, or 53 percent, viewed the country's current situation negatively, while 51 percent believed the Philippines was headed in the wrong direction.
Despite the gloomy national outlook, respondents were more optimistic about their personal finances. Forty-six percent expected their household's financial condition to improve in the next quarter, up from 34 percent, while those expecting it to worsen fell to 22 percent from 36 percent.
