A recent Pulse Asia study indicates that inflation has become the most pressing issue for the Philippine public, with 71 percent of respondents urging the Marcos administration to prioritize price control. Conducted between September 17 and 24, the poll highlights a significant rise in public anxiety, as the number of people identifying inflation as a top concern increased by 14 percentage points since July. Furthermore, dissatisfaction with the government's economic management has grown, with 81 percent of those surveyed expressing disapproval of the current administration's efforts to curb rising costs. This sentiment remains consistent across all socioeconomic groups and regions in the country. Following inflation, the survey identified anti-corruption measures as the next most significant priority for the public, cited by 39 percent of participants.
Source : The Manila Times
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