Filipinos’ trust in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has declined compared with the level recorded when the Philippines last chaired the regional bloc in 2017.
According to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, the Third Quarter 2026 survey gave ASEAN a moderate net trust rating of +25 among Filipinos who were aware of the organization.
Forty-six percent of respondents said they had much trust in ASEAN, while 21 percent expressed little trust.
The latest rating was lower than the +41 recorded in June 2017 and the +30 posted in September 2013.
The survey was conducted from September 21 to 27, ahead of the Philippines’ hosting of the 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits on November 16 to 18.
