Filipinos do not trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?
Filipinos' trust in news has significantly declined, with only 28% reporting they trust news most of the time, a steep drop from 38% in 2025. This trend is attributed to sustained attacks on the Philippine media and the pervasive influence of social media operations. The Philippines, alongside Thailand, Peru, Poland, and Ireland, shows the steepest decline in trust, with Facebook remaining the primary news source for 72% of Filipinos. AI
