Controlling inflation remains top concern for Filipinos —survey
The survey indicated that 32.9% of Filipinos would like the President to talk about measures to control inflation. Addressing inflation was the leading issue identified by Metro Manilans (37.8%), Visayans (44.7%), and those in Class D (34.2%).
Inflation is the rate at which the general level of prices of goods and services increases. Its computation is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Meanwhile, 13.6% of the adult population would like Marcos to discuss either increasing wages, while 13.2% want him to talk about peace and order.
The survey also showed the other issues cited by the respondents. The list includes the following: expanding employment/livelihood opportunities (9.8%); reducing poverty/hunger (7.4%); extending assistance to the agricultural sector (4.1%); continuing financial aid programs (2.8%); eliminating corruption (2.4%); the return of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Philippines (2.3%); protection of the country's maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea (1.6%); solutions to education concerns (1.3%); and ensuring justice in the country (1.1%).
Further, in the rest of Luzon, inflation and wages are the top issues (28.8% and 19.0% respectively) that the public wants Marcos to discuss, while Mindanaoans would most like him to talk about peace and order (31.3%) and inflation (28.8%).
The survey was conducted from June 26 to 30, 2025, using face-to-face interviews.
The nationwide poll is based on a sample of 1,200 representative adults 18 years old and above, Pulse Asia said.
It has a ± 2.8% error margin at the 95% confidence level.
Marcos is already preparing for his fourth SONA scheduled on July 28, according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro. —LDF, GMA Integrated News
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