Senate President Win Gatchalian attributes President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s declining approval ratings to the rising costs of goods, particularly fuel and energy prices.He emphasized that citizens prioritize their basic needs over political matters, urging the president to focus on economic relief.Gatchalian also highlighted the economic slowdown caused by reduced infrastructure spending amid corruption controversies.

He called for renewed infrastructure investment with proper reforms to prevent past scandals, noting the Senate and House deadlock over the DPWH budget in 2025.

The senator expects Marcos to address these issues in his upcoming State of the Nation Address, stressing the need for transparency and accountability in public spending.