Palace welcomes SWS survey that says PH is in the ‘right direction’

The result of the recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, showing majority of Filipinos believe that the Philippines is in the “right direction” is “a reflection of our people’s continued trust and confidence” with the Duterte administration, Malacañang said Friday.

“The Palace welcomes the results of the Third Quarter Survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) showing that 75 percent of adult Filipinos believe the country under President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is in the right direction,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement.

“We view this as a reflection of our people’s continued trust and confidence in the President and an affirmation that the policies and programs of the current administration are on the right track,” Panelo added.

He noted that Duterte has “emphasized in numerous occasions that as government workers, we are here to serve the people.”

“Our objective as public servants is thus being able to perform our respective duties well. Therefore, we treat the results of this recent survey not as an accolade but as an inspiration for our men and women in the government as they persist in carrying on with their roles in the service.”

“We hope this strong public appreciation, which is seen in the uptick of survey numbers in all geographic areas (Metro Manila, from 57 percent to 65 percent; Balance Luzon, from 68 percent to 73 percent; Visayas from 66 percent to 69 percent; and Mindanao from 87 percent to 89 percent), would further engage our people in supporting this administration in building a nation where all Filipinos can experience comfortable and decent lives under a trustworthy government,” he said.

“Together, let us work hand in hand to realize the President’s vision for the Philippines,” he added. /muf