Most Filipinos said the country is headed in the right direction under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., according to an independent survey conducted by the OCTA Research Group.

The 4th quarter of 2022 Tugon ng Masa survey that was conducted on Oct. 23-27 asked 1,200 adult respondents nationwide: “Based on the policies and programs presented and implemented by the current administration, do you think the country is leading in the right way?”

OCTA’s survey results showed that 85 percent of Filipino adults said the country is headed in the right direction, while only 6 percent thought otherwise.

Among the major areas, those in the Visayas registered the highest agreement that the country is moving in the right direction, with 91 percent.

Eighty-seven percent of Filipinos in Balance Luzon, or Luzon outside Metro Manila, and 84 percent in Mindanao think the country is in the right direction.

Meanwhile, only 70 percent of adult Filipinos in Metro Manila think the country is moving in the right direction.

By socio-economic classes, 86 percent of Filipinos belonging to the Class D or “masa” think the Philippines is headed in the right direction.

About 81 percent of Filipinos belonging to Class E or “poorest” class and 79 percent belonging to Class ABC or “upper-to-middle” class say that the country is in the right direction.

Among age groups, the highest agreement that the country is in the right direction was shown by those 75 years old and above, with 98 percent.

It was followed by 18- to 24-year-olds and 45- to 54-year-olds with 90 percent each, and 55- to 64-year-olds with 81 percent.

About 80 percent of those aged 25-34 and 35-44 said that the country is headed in the right direction with the new administration.

Meanwhile, only 78 percent of the 65- to 74-year-olds said the country is in the right direction.