FILIPINO households see rising prices and inflation as the most important issues for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address alongside strengthening the economy and curbing corruption, the results of a new nationwide survey released on Sunday showed.
In the Pahayag Second Quarter 2024 survey conducted by Publicus Asia from June 15 to 19, respondents said they believed that tackling inflation was crucial as it directly affects Filipinos' ability to afford basic needs.At the same time, the Pahayag survey showed that while the economic and financial outlooks show a slight improvement from the previous quarter, they remain low.
Universal social pension for seniors and enhanced cybersecurity for government agencies received the highest support, the survey showed.The arrest of controversial Kingdom of Jesus Christ founder Pastor Apollo Quiboloy for human trafficking was the second most supported issue for Filipinos.
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