MANILA (Mindanao Examiner / Apr. 8, 2013) – Almost three years into his term, public support for President Aquino’s leadership remains at unprecedented highs, his spokesman Edwin Lacierda said.
He said both the Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia Ulat ng Bayan surveys released Monday consistently demonstrate sustained levels of satisfaction (SWS, 74), trust (Pulse, 72), and performance approval (Pulse, 72) ratings for the President.
All show positive gains from the most recent surveys conducted by the respective polling outfits, he said.
Lacierda said the results of the surveys reflect the Filipino people’s abiding confidence in the President, and their support for the reforms that he continues to institute throughout the country.
“Massive investments in the people through social services, health, and education; strategic focusing of resources in key sectors such as agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure; and the establishment of a culture of integrity in governance have all redounded to the renewal of the people’s trust in their leaders,” he said in a statement sent to the regional newspaper Mindanao Examiner.
He said all these have also led to the affirmation of the international community in the country’s progress, adding the latest evidence of which is the credit ratings upgrade from Fitch Ratings, placing the Philippines at investment grade for the first time in its history.
“Such widespread support will be integral as the Aquino administration pushes for more reforms, which will allow us to take greater strides along the straight path to equitable progress,” Lacierda said.
“As always, these results only strengthen our resolve as we move towards the next half of the term. The Filipino people remain this administration’s strength; the mandate they entrusted us when we took office remains our guide. Encouraged by the support of the public and guided by the knowledge that the Philippines is beginning to reap the fruits of positive, meaningful change, we continue our steady march towards the realization of our collective aspirations.”
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