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GMA Network
5 days ago
- Business
- GMA Network
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
Filipino Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Filipino Times
Pulse Asia: Filipinos want Marcos to focus on inflation in 2025 SONA
Controlling inflation remains the top issue Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prioritize in his 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA), according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released Friday, July 11. The survey revealed that 32.9% of Filipino adults consider inflation as the most pressing issue the President should address when he delivers his SONA on July 28. Other major concerns include: Wage increases (13.6%) Peace and order (13.2%) Jobs and livelihood (9.8%) Poverty and hunger reduction (7.4%) Smaller percentages also cited support for farmers (4.1%), continued financial aid (2.8%), anti-corruption efforts (2.4%), the return of former president Rodrigo Duterte (2.3%), maritime rights protection in the West Philippine Sea (1.6%), education (1.3%), and justice (1.1%). The survey also found that 78% of respondents are aware of Marcos' past SONAs, up from 69% in June 2024. Awareness is higher in Metro Manila and among Class ABC respondents, and slightly lower in the Visayas, Mindanao, and lower-income groups. Pulse Asia conducted the survey face-to-face among 1,200 respondents from June 26 to 30. It has a ±2.8% margin of error nationally.
GMA Network
5 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
73% of Pinoys want to assert PH rights in WPS in June survey —Pulse Asia
The crew of the F/B John fishing vessel wave a Philippine flag as they acknowledge the presence of the Philippine Coast Guard during the Atin Ito second civilian mission to Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea in 2024. DANNY PATA Majority of Filipinos at 73% want the government to continue asserting the Philippines' rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the results of the June survey of Pulse Asia. Stratbase ADR Institute president Professor Victor Andres 'Dindo' Manhit presented the results of the survey during a forum in light of the anniversary of the Philippines' 2016 arbitral win against China over the dispute in the South China Sea. Based on the results, the National Capital Region (NCR) has the most respondents who agreed that the current administration must continue its efforts in the WPS at 83%. This is followed by Balance Luzon with 82%, the Visayas with 60%, and Mindanao with 59%. Only 7% disagreed with the Philippine government's assertion in the WPS. Meanwhile, 18% said that they cannot say if they agree or disagree. The respondents were also asked about measures the Philippines should continue to implement to effectively defend the country's rights in its seas. Around 65% said the Philippine government should support the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine Coast Guard to acquire assets in line with ensuring territorial integrity. Fifty-one percent said the administration should reinforce alliances and elevate partnerships by conducting joint patrols and military exercises with allies, friends, and partners. For 33% of the respondents, the Philippine government should establish defense and security agreements with like-minded partners. Around 14% said the administration should hold leaders accountable and ensure commitment to defend the Philippines' national interest in its maritime territories. Meanwhile, 12% said the Philippine government should file diplomatic protests and continue to engage China diplomatically. Commissioned by Stratbase, the survey was conducted from June 26 to 30 using 1,200 Asia confirmed to GMA News Online that it conducted the survey.—AOL, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
27-05-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Marcos shrugs off decline in trust ratings: Let's not base it on one survey
''Madaming ibang survey. Let's not base it on one,'' Marcos said on his trust ratings, May 27, 2025. KUALA LUMPUR - President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Tuesday shrugged off the decline in his trust ratings, noting that it should not be based on one survey. ''Madaming ibang survey. Let's not base it on one,'' Marcos said in a briefing with the Philippine media delegation when asked how he plans to arrest the decline in his ratings. Marcos asked the media who conducted the survey and when the reporters responded that it was Pulse Asia, the President smiled. Marcos said the source of the survey should also be considered. ''Again, let's look at other surveys before we -- know your source. That's a – that's always an… Imperfect information makes you make imperfect decisions. The more perfect your information, the more perfect your decision will be. That is one source of information, and you have to understand where it's actually coming from,'' he stressed. Marcos' trust ratings stood at 32% while Vice President Sara Duterte was at 50%, the latest Pulse Asia's latest Pulse ng Bayan survey showed. According to the findings of the nationwide survey conducted from May 6 to 9 among 1,200 registered voters, former President Rodrigo Duterte had a trust rating of 63%. It indicated that those who trust the President increased in May to 32% by three percentage points from 29% in April. Those who distrust him decreased by three percentage points to 42% in May compared to 45% in April. —LDF, GMA Integrated News
The Star
27-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
58% of Filipinos disagree with Rodrigo Duterte's arrest, survey says
- Photo: Screengrab from ICC MANILA: Majority of Filipinos disagree with the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in connection with the extrajudicial killings allegedly committed during his administration's war against illegal drugs, the latest Pulse Asia survey showed. Based on the 'Pulso ng Bayan' survey of Pulse Asia conducted from May 6 to 9, 58 percent of the 1,200 respondents asserted that Duterte should not have been arrested and tried in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Pulse Asia specified the breakdowns of disagreement percentages, with 33 percent strongly disagreeing while 25 percent somewhat disagreeing. On the other hand, 26 percent of the respondents said that it is just right for Duterte to get arrested and face charges. Ten percent strongly agreed with the arrest of the former president, while 16 percent somewhat agreed. The survey likewise showed that 16 percent cannot say whether they agree or disagree with the current situation of Duterte. Mindanao: 96% disagree Ninety six percent of those surveyed in Mindanao disagreed with Duterte's arrest, and 60 percent in the Visayas, followed by Balance Luzon (provinces in Luzon outside Metro Manila) at 42 percent, and Metro Manila at 38 percent. Mindanao is known as the bailiwick of the Dutertes. In the recent 2025 midterm elections, Duterte was again elected mayor of Davao City, even though he was not able to campaign since he is currently under the custody of the ICC in The Hague, Netherlands. Metro Manila: 43% agree Meanwhile, Metro Manila had the most number of respondents who agreed with the arrest of the former President at 43 percent. The capital region was followed by Balance Luzon (35 percent), Visayas (24 percent) and Mindanao (1 percent). Last March, Duterte was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and brought to the ICC headquarters to face allegations of crimes against humanity allegedly committed in the war on drugs of his administration. According to the official government data, the drug war of the Duterte administration claimed at least 6,000 lives. Human rights watchdogs, however,, estimated the death toll to be between 12,000 and 30,000 from 2016 to 2019, noting that many of these incidents were extrajudicial killings. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
