MANILA, (PNA) — Malacanang welcomed the high satisfaction rating of the Aquino administration in a recent survey adding that it will continue to remain focused on attaining inclusive growth as well as fighting corruption.
In a press briefing in Malacanang Thursday, Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said they are glad that the recent Social Weather Station (SWS) survey result came out, noting the result was no longer news to the Palace.
“We have already said we were happy in June, we will always be happy if the numbers are up. But then this is a challenge for the government to always do better than what we did,” Lacierda said.
“Regardless of what the numbers will be, the government is focused on addressing inclusive growth and addressing corruption in the country,” he added.
The Aquino administration scored a high public satisfaction rating in the survey, with three out of four Filipinos satisfied with its performance. The survey was conducted in end-June by the SWS, and it noted improvements on several areas.
Seventy five percent of adults were satisfied, while 16 percent were ambivalent, and nine percent were dissatisfied with the government’s general performance, according to the SWS.
The SWS conducted the survey before the standoff in Zamboanga City between the government and Moro National Liberation Front forces, Misuari faction.