MANILA, Philippines— Elated by the recent Pulse Asia survey showing that he was the most approved and trusted officials of the land, Senate President Franklin Drilon on Thursday promised to work harder and remain focused and grounded.
Based on the survey conducted by Pulse Asia from March 1 to 7, 2015, Drilon enjoyed a “near majority” public approval rating of 49%, higher than his 47% approval rating last November of 2014. Public trust to his office was also higher, from 42% last November 2014, to 44% in March of this year.
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The survey also showed that the Senate leader is currently the most approved of and trusted among the highest officials of the land.
Drilon said he was immensely thankful for the “people’s appreciation and trust,” and will strive to further improve his work in leading the upper chamber.
“I will continue to work hard in the Senate, and I will do all that I can to prove to our Filipino public, that indeed, I value and deserve the trust that they give my office,” he said in a statement.
While he was grateful for the figures, the Senate leader said he “remains focused, with his feet remaining firm on the ground.”
“Surveys are reflections of public perceptions as they were during that period when it was conducted. If anything, it just reinforces my belief that the only way to gain public trust and approval is to actually do one’s duties as a public servant, and serve and uplift the people,” Drilon added. ID