The Palace on Friday welcomed the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey result showing a 10 percent increase in the satisfaction rating of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
“President Aquino is gratified that our Bosses, the Filipino people, recognize the efforts of his administration to improve the delivery of public services and continue implementing vital reforms, so that the fruits of good governance may be sustained and made permanent,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement.
“We will intensify efforts to accelerate the development of public infrastructure, broaden social protection, and strengthen public institutions so that the ultimate objective of achieving long-term inclusive growth may be attained.”
In a separate statement, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte noted that President Aquino’s approval ratings remain historically high, compared to the same period of previous administrations.
The recent SWS survey shows the public’s confidence in the President’s pro-poor and anti-corruption agenda, Valte said.
“Indeed, inclusive growth remains at the front and center of the Aquino administration. This commitment has translated into concrete benefits for our citizens, including improvements in education and employment,” she said.
Valte added with more than a year to go, the President will continue to build on the country’s recent successes and propel the nation toward even greater heights.
In the SWS survey, conducted from June 5 to 8 among 1,200 respondents nationwide, the President’s satisfaction rating jumped 10 percentage points to 57 percent this month from 47 percent in March.
The survey also showed that the number of dissatisfied Filipinos dropped to 27 percent from 36 percent in March, while the number of those undecided went down to 15 percent from 17 percent in March, resulting in a net satisfaction rating of “good” +30.
The result is a significant improvement from the “moderate” +11 rating the President received last March. PND (as) |