Most Pinoys want inflation tackled at SONA - Pulse

With inflation still deemed as the most urgent national concern among Filipinos, a majority of respondents of a recent Pulse Asia survey said they want President Marcos to discuss in his upcoming State of the Nation Address how his government plans to deal with the rising cost of basic commodities.

- JANVIC MATEO

Results of the June 17 to 24 survey released yesterday found that 57 percent want Marcos to discuss or mention “controlling inflation” in his third SONA on July 22.

It was the only option selected by a majority of respondents, who were allowed to choose up to three issues.

Following inflation were improving the national economy (36 percent), creating more jobs or livelihood (35 percent) and actions to be taken to stop the incursion of other countries in Philippine territory, particularly the West Philippine Sea (31 percent).

Other issues that respondents want the President to discuss in his SONA include fighting graft and corruption (26 percent), increasing the pay of workers (24 percent), eradicating illegal drugs (21 percent), improving the educational system (18 percent) and peace in the country (18 percent).