To shield the Philippine labor market from the fallout of the Middle East conflict, the Marcos Jr. administration is ramping up job protection measures—a move that could further improve the country’s employment rate following February’s gains. Department of Economy, Planning, and Development...
Domestic manufacturing activity posted notable gains in February, before the war in the Middle East began, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority’s (PSA) latest monthly integrated survey of selected industries (MISSI). The February MISSI report released on Tuesday, April 7, showed the...
Arkipelago Analytics released its latest voting preference survey, showing a three-way tie for the top spot between Sebastian “Baste” Duterte (HNP), Raffy Tulfo (IND), and Vico Sotto (IND), each with 47 percent voter preference. In the next tier are Robin Padilla (PDP), Loren Legarda (NPC),...
A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from Nov. 24 to 30, 2025 showed that adult Filipinos posted a record-low self-rated well-being score, reflecting a decline in their assessment of their recent quality of life. The results, released on March 30, showed the average score on the...
Philippine companies are growing more optimistic about the broader economic outlook even as they scale back plans to expand operations, citing intense market competition and the lingering weight of high interest rates. “Businesses expect steady consumer demand throughout the year. Firms also see...
Filipinos mainly cited anti-corruption efforts for trusting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., while reasons for trusting Vice President Sara Duterte were divided, with her pro-poor stance and leadership among those cited, according to a Pulse Asia survey released on Wednesday, March 25. The survey,...
Most Filipino adults said they are “fairly happy” with their lives, while only a third describe themselves as “very happy,” according to the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The nationwide survey, conducted from Nov. 24 to 30, 2025, found 50 percent of adults reporting they are...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte thanked Filipinos on Monday, March 16, for their support in the latest Pulse Asia survey. "I always express my gratitude to our fellow Filipinos for their continued support and trust in my colleagues and in me in the Office of the Vice President,"...
Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero formally asked on Tuesday, March 17, that his name be excluded from any pre-election preference surveys for higher office in 2028. In a statement, Escudero reiterated he has no intention of seeking a higher elective post in the upcoming elections. "His presence on...
The need to control inflation continued to be the leading urgent national concern of Filipino adults, with 59 percent saying the national administration should take immediate steps to address rising prices, according to the 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey by Pulse Asia Research. The...
Nearly two-thirds of Filipino adults support the passage of a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country, based on the latest Pulse Asia nationwide survey released on Friday, March 13. Results of the 1st Quarter 2026 “Ulat ng Bayan” survey, conducted from Feb. 27 to March 2, showed that...
Debates on women’s roles in Philippine society have resurfaced after a nationwide survey revealed that a large majority of Filipinos continue to hold traditional views about gender roles at home and in the workplace. Results from the latest survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS)...
