Days before his second SONA at the Batasang Pambasa, a survey said Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to concentrate on the nation’s most pressing issues—the economy, corruption, high prices and inflation. Know more:
DAYS before his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambasa, a survey said Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to concentrate on the nation’s most pressing issues—the economy, corruption, high prices and inflation as well as poverty and unemployment.
According to the survey results, 17 percent of Filipinos consider the Philippine economy to be the most important macro issue for President Marcos Jr. to address. Additionally, the poll said 13 percent of participants expressed worries about high prices and inflation, while poverty and unemployment received 12 percent and 10 percent of the respondents’ attention, respectively.Within the 18- to 24-year-old age bracket, poverty was identified as the topmost concern by 17 percent of respondents, said the survey.
Looking into micro-level concerns, the survey highlighted the difficulties households face in finding employment. A significant proportion of 14 percent identified this as their primary concern heading into the next quarter. Additionally, 11 percent expressed concerns about job loss and the impact of rising prices on their ability to purchase essential commodities.The survey identified a particular concern among senior citizens who were mostly retired or approaching retirement.Health-related concerns were also noted, with 8 percent of respondents expressing worries about serious diseases other than Covid-19 and their ability to access healthcare services and hospitalizations.
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