By Leslie D. Venzon
MANILA, Aug. 4 (PNA) — Malacanang renewed Tuesday its vow to continue with poverty reduction and social safety net programs imperative to further improve the quality of life of Filipinos.
Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. issued the statement following the release of latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey indicating that Filipinos are now more optimistic about their personal prospect and the overall economy.
The SWS survey showed that net personal optimism and optimism about the economy ratings rose to ‘very high’.
“(Survey results) affirm President (Benigno S.) Aquino’s report to his Bosses during his final SONA (State-of-the-Nation Address) that, indeed, the Filipinos have acquired a highly positive mindset during the past five years,” he said.
Coloma said the President has consistently emphasized the importance of continuing poverty reduction and social programs “so that our Bosses’ optimism will be brought to full fruition.” (PNA)