Event Brief
Filipinos’ trust in news falls to 28%
Filed: Jun 19, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
Summary: A Reuters Institute survey finds only 28% of Filipinos trust news most of the time, down from 38% in 2025.
WHO: Reuters Institute Digital News Report
WHAT: Survey shows Filipinos’ trust in news drops to 28% from 38% in 2025
WHEN: Jun 19, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
WHERE: Philippines
WHY: Trust declined as a result of years of attacks on the Philippine media industry and the growing reach of influence operations on social media.
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