President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s approval ratings increased by three points due to his focus on three important issues — inflation, economic growth, and jobs.
This is the statement of Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone after it appeared in the Pulse Asia survey that the President’s approval ratings increased by three points, from 65% to 68% in December 2023.
Prior to Pulse Asia’s survey period, the employment rate under the current administration hovered at 95.8%, the highest in 18 years. The Philippine economy also grew by 5.9% in the third quarter, the strongest among major Asian economies.
Malacanang also issued important directives to strengthen the country’s agricultural sector by prioritizing local production against imports, promoting the ability of Filipino farmers to produce rice. and raising the farmgate price of local rice, but it will be sold at a lower price through the National Food Authority.
In a statement, Evardone said the uptick in approval ratings is to be expected as the government’s efforts are beginning to bear fruit.
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“This reflects the public’s approval and appreciation of what the President has done to tame inflation, spur economic growth, and create jobs,” said Evardone.
“As more of these initiatives are pursued, and bear fruits that will benefit the people, expect the satisfaction score of the administration to go up as well,” the governor added.
But Evardone emphasized that the challenge now is how to raise the approval ratings of the President, explaining that the upward trajectory depends on initiatives that respond to the needs of the public.
“It will be built on the gains of the past. The template of decisive action the President has shown is what will move us forward,” he said.
However, Evardone said that public officials “should not be affected and guided solely on survey ratings but more importantly, on our commitment to serve our people.”
“We should continue to aggressively implement more programs for the poor, especially those in the countryside.”
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