Recent surveys reveal overwhelming public support for the Philippine government's 'ayuda' programs, highlighting their crucial role in providing a safety net for vulnerable Filipinos facing economic hardship.
Government social welfare programs, known as 'ayuda,' continue to serve as a vital safety net for poor Filipinos, with recent surveys by Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia, commissioned by the Stratbase Group, showing overwhelming support for these initiatives. Among the most impactful programs is the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), which 90 percent of Filipinos found helpful, according to SWS.
Pulse Asia supports this, with 82 percent of respondents believing 4Ps improves the financial stability of lower-income families. The Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers (TUPAD) program also received high approval, with 88 percent of respondents considering it helpful, and 51 percent calling it “very helpful.” Other ayuda programs also gained strong approval ratings. The Ayuda sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was considered beneficial by 81 percent of Filipinos, a figure mirrored in both surveys. The Walang Gutom Program (WGP), formerly the Food Stamp Program, was also deemed helpful by 81 percent of respondents, while the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program registered an 80-percent approval rating. Stratbase Group President Dindo Manhit underscored the relevance of these programs, particularly in light of the rising costs of basic commodities: “With 90 percent of Filipinos feeling the strain of rising food prices—particularly rice—social welfare programs have become an essential lifeline for struggling families.” The SWS survey conducted from January 17 to 20 interviewed 1,800 respondents with a ±2% margin of error, while the Pulse Asia survey conducted from January 18 to 25 interviewed 2,400 respondents with the same ±2% margin of error
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