The latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte have nearly equal satisfaction ratings at the end of 2024. While both officials see drops in their net satisfaction ratings, the survey highlights public concerns over inflation and transparency in government spending.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte saw their public satisfaction ratings almost tied by the end of 2024, according to the latest survey by Social Weather Stations commissioned by Stratbase Group.
Stratbase Group founder and CEO Professor Dindo Manhit attributed this sharp decline to growing public frustration over the government’s perceived inadequate response to surging inflation. However, she retained strong support in Mindanao, where her satisfaction rating stood at 79%, and dissatisfaction remained low at 12%.
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