11-07-2025
Controlling inflation remains top concern for Filipinos —survey
Controlling the increasing prices of basic goods and services is on top of the list of issues that Filipinos want President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. to include in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), results of the Pulse Asia survey showed.
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
