A great majority or 80% of Filipinos still prefer democracy in the country despite its problems, but fewer are satisfied with how it works, according to a recent survey by OCTA Research.
Based on its Q3 2025 Tugon Ng Masa (TNM) survey, only 18% disagree and 2% remain undecided about democracy.
However, only four in 10 Filipinos or 41% are satisfied with how democracy functions in the country. Meanwhile, one-third or 31% are dissatisfied, and one-fourth or 26% remain ambivalent about it.
"The study reveals a dual narrative among Filipinos: a strong commitment to democracy as a principle, but weak satisfaction with its outcomes,"
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