Aquino administration’s satisfaction rating improves–SWS survey

The net satisfaction rating of the administration of President Benigno Aquino III improved by six percentage points during the third quarter of 2015, according to the results of the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey.

The “good” +37 net satisfaction rating of the Aquino administration was an improvement from its second quarter net rating of +31.

The survey, conducted from Sept. 2-5 among 1,200 respondents, showed that 59 percent expressed satisfaction with the Aquino administration’s performance, while 22 percent were dissatisfied and 18 percent were undecided on the issue.

The administration got a “good” public satisfaction rating on providing enough supply of electricity, helping the poor, foreign relations, promoting the welfare of overseas Filipino workers, and promoting human rights.

The survey, however, showed that the Aquino administration got a “bad” or -47 public satisfaction on the issue of resolving the Maguindanao case.

Meanwhile, the administration’s public satisfaction rating remained “moderate” with +24 from +18 in June 2015 while the satisfaction rating in Luzon improved from “moderate” +29 to “good” +44.

In Visayas, the satisfaction rating stayed at “good” with +34 from +43 while Mindanao remained with a +34 good.

On Tuesday, Malacanang welcomed the results of the SWS survey.

“These positive results reaffirm our platform rooted in service and integrity—one that pursues widespread reform and ensures that the benefits of progress reach all Filipinos, regardless of their location, profession, or status in life. This is what we call inclusive growth. This is what we call daang matuwid,” presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement. Nestor Corrales/RC