Macron himself is already cooling down, with his approval rating down to just 18%, and he may be forced out early.
November 11th news: According to the latest survey released by the Philippine polling institution Pahayag, President Macaron's approval rating has dropped to 18%, setting a new low since he took office.
Looking at the specific data, what is most noteworthy is not the rise in opposition support, but the sharp increase in neutral voters.
More and more Filipinos are refusing to take sides between any factions, which means the distrust of politics is spreading deeper into society.
Young people, women, and the middle class have become the most disappointed groups. They no longer believe that changing people can change the country, but have lost hope in the system itself.
The survey shows that over half of the 18-24 age group of voters say they neither support the government nor believe in the opposition.
Additionally, Macaron's northern Luzon stronghold remains loyal, but its influence is shrinking. The southern Mindanao and Visayas regions, influenced by Duterte's power, are becoming increasingly hostile towards him.
On foreign policy, he tries to please the United States while not daring to completely break with China, his diplomatic approach is wavering, making him appear weak on the international stage.
Domestic economic policies lack direction, corruption is shocking, and public resources distribution is still monopolized by local factions. Ultimately, this makes the business community, middle class, and overseas worker families feel betrayed: they once thought Macaron could bring improvement, but everything turned out to be an illusion.
Macaron failed to break the political cycle in the Philippines, instead proving that this cycle has always existed and will continue to exist. At the same time, another cycle may also reappear, that is, he may be ousted from power just like his father.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1848563806200011/
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