President Marcos said that while it was “nice to know” of the recent rise in his trust ratings, the government’s focus should remain on delivering services regardless of surveys.

Marcos said this after the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 25 to 29 showed that he earned a 46 percent trust rating, up from 38 percent in the previous quarter.

In an interview with reporters in Masbate on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the President said he only learned of the new numbers when told by the media.

“You know what? I have no idea. I don’t look so much at the—of course, it’s nice to know,” he said.

“I didn’t know about that. Now that you tell me, of course, I’m glad that it’s that way,” he added.

However, President Marcos said the government should continue to work as the public expects them to keep functioning despite storms, controversies, or political disputes.

“Whatever’s happening—kahit may bagyo, kahit may iskandalo, kahit may gulo—ang taong bayan ay umaasa sa pamahalaan na tuloy ang serbisyo, tuloy ang trabaho (Whether there’s a typhoon, scandal, or unrest, the people expect government to continue service and work),” he said.

He added that elected officials should be seen as working for the people rather than engaging in politics for its own sake.

“Kami mga public servant, kami na mga hinalal ng taong bayan, ay dapat nakikita na hindi naglalaro, na kung ano-ano ang ginagawa, namumulitika (We public servants, those elected by the people, should not be seen as playing games or politicking),” Marcos said.

“Basta nagtatrabaho lang para makapagserbisyo sa tao (We should simply be working to serve the people),” he added.

Based on the recent poll, 46 percent of 1,200 adult respondents nationwide said they were satisfied with the President’s performance, 19 percent were undecided, and 36 percent were dissatisfied.

Marcos said he hoped the improved numbers were the result of his administration’s consistent focus on public service.

“I hope that’s what it’s coming from,” he said.