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Big majority of Filipinos think Congress should grant ABS-CBN a franchise
(UPDATED) The Social Weather Stations survey also says that majority of Filipinos also agree that denying ABS-CBN a franchise is a 'major blow to press freedom'
Half of Filipinos think worst yet to come in PH coronavirus situation – SWS
Filipinos are split on the pandemic outlook for the Philippines – half say the worst is over, the other half say it's yet to come
'Worst trend' in decades: Most Filipinos say quality of life got worse in past year
In the 135 surveys the Social Weather Stations has run on the same issue over 37 years, the May 2020 probe has the highest percentage of respondents who believe their quality of life got worse
9 in 10 Filipinos 'stressed' with coronavirus pandemic – SWS
Stress is high among those who lost their jobs and have jobs but stopped receiving salaries
Filipinos more worried over COVID-19 compared to previous viruses – SWS
The survey shows Filipinos' concern that family members will be infected with the coronavirus disease is much greater than their past worries over acquiring other diseases like Ebola and SARS
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Survey shows big majority of Filipinos satisfied with military
Majority of Filipinos also trust in the AFP's capability to defeat security threats, but less so when it comes to West Philippine Sea intruders, says an SWS survey
Filipinos most satisfied with Senate, least happy with Duterte Cabinet
The Senate got a 'very good' +62 net satisfaction rating in the last quarter of 2019, placing it at the top of a Social Weather Stations poll on key government institutions
Higher satisfaction ratings for Robredo, Sotto, Cayetano in last quarter of 2019
Vice President Leni Robredo gets a 'good' net satisfaction rating, while Senate President Vicente Sotto III and Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano obtain 'very good' scores, according to a Social Weather Stations poll
[OPINYON] Utak o katawan?
Ang sarap sanang isiping kaakit-akit ang matalino sa marami sa atin. Pero hinihikayat ba ng lipunang ito ang maging matalino? Gaya nga ng gasgas na mantra ng vote wisely at matalinong pagpili, parang hindi.
13.1 million Filipino families consider themselves poor, says SWS survey
The end of 2019 result of the SWS survey for self-rated poor families is the highest in 5 years
Duterte's satisfaction rating reaches new record-high
President Rodrigo Duterte gets a new record satisfaction rating of 'excellent,' with 82% of Filipinos saying they are satisfied with his performance as Chief Executive
44% of Filipinos satisfied with Robredo's work as ICAD co-chair
A near majority of Filipinos agree that the removal Vice President Leni Robredo as ICAD co-chief 'is an admission by the administration that its [drug] war is failing,' says the Social Weather Stations
Big majority of Filipinos see 'many' human rights abuses in Duterte's drug war – SWS
(UPDATED) Majority of respondents in the December 2019 survey agree with the United Nations Human Rights Council resolution calling for actions against extrajudicial killings related to President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-illegal drug campaign
Big majority of Filipinos believe 'ninja cops' operate in PNP
A Social Weather Stations survey finds that 78% of Filipinos believe there are cops who sell illegal drugs confiscated during operations
SWS: 9 in 10 of Filipinos enter 2020 with hope
Though aspirations are generally high for the new year, the Social Weather Stations finds that hopefulness for 2020 rose in all areas except Mindanao
Malacañang claims SWS slanted survey on foreign Chinese workers
The Palace also denies any tension caused by the influx of workers from China even if lawmakers and President Duterte's own advisers have expressed concern about it
70% of Filipinos ‘worried’ about influx of Chinese workers in PH
The Social Weather Stations poll also shows 52% of Filipinos agree that the rising number of Chinese working in the Philippines is a 'threat' to the country's security
Filipinos' trust in China falls to 'bad' as U.S. keeps 'excellent' rating
A September 2019 Social Weather Stations survey also shows Japan and Australia maintaining its 'very good' trust ratings
Satisfaction in Duterte government slips in Q3, but rating still ‘very good’ – survey
In the September 27-30 SWS survey, the Duterte administration gets the highest net rating in helping the poor, and the lowest in fighting inflation
Majority of Filipinos believe trans women shouldn't use ladies' toilet – SWS
The Social Weather Stations holds the survey over a month after transgender woman Gretchen Diez was barred from using the ladies' toilet at a Cubao mall
Robredo regains 'good' satisfaction rating – SWS
The Vice President gets a big lift from Mindanao where her net satisfaction more than doubled
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] What press freedom?
Indeed, the press was invented for democracy’s own health. That’s why a narcissistic, authoritarian character like Rodrigo Duterte simply cannot abide it.
Majority of Filipinos think it's dangerous to publish anything critical of Duterte admin
(4th UPDATE) A June 2019 Social Weather Stations Survey shows 51% of Filipinos agree it's dangerous to print or broadcast anything critical of the current administration even if it is the truth
Robredo, Arroyo net satisfaction ratings dip in June – SWS
The net satisfaction rating of Senate President Vicente Sotto III stays 'very good,' while Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin's rating remains 'moderate'
3 years later, 87% of Filipinos want gov't to assert Hague ruling
An equal percentage, also 87%, say that Chinese fishermen who destroy marine resources should be arrested
93% of Filipinos want PH to regain China-occupied islands
A Social Weather Stations survey shows 93% of Filipino adults think 'it is important that the Philippines regain control of the islands occupied by China in the West Philippine Sea'
At midterm mark, Duterte scores his highest satisfaction rating
After the Recto Bank incident dominates news headlines, 80% of Filipinos say they are satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte's performance
Duterte and the poor: What the surveys say
Throughout his 3 years in office, President Rodrigo Duterte has managed to keep poor Filipinos satisfied with his performance. Pollsters help us make sense of this.
'Record-low' number of Filipino families who consider themselves poor in Q1 2019
Based on the results of the March 2019 SWS survey, 9.5 million families consider themselves poor, down from 11.6 million families in December 2018
Duterte gov’t hits record-high satisfaction rating in Q1 – poll
(UPDATED) Filipinos are most satisfied with the government’s efforts to help the poor and least satisfied with its fight against inflation, according to the First Quarter 2019 Social Weather Survey of Social Weather Stations
Robredo’s net satisfaction rating soars in March – SWS
Vice President Leni Robredo's net satisfaction rating jumps to a 'good' +42 in March from a 'moderate' +27 in December 2018
Trust in China 'neutral' as U.S. keeps 'very good' rating
Japan and Australia maintain their 'good' net trust ratings in a recent survey by polling firm Social Weather Stations
Duterte's satisfaction rating bounces back to personal high – SWS
President Rodrigo Duterte's satisfaction rating returns to its high level recorded in June 2017, buoyed by the approval of Mindanaoans
Only 2 in 10 Filipinos believe China has good intentions for PH
Respondents of the Social Weather Stations survey are asked whether they agree or disagree with the statement, 'Most of what the Chinese government wants to happen in the Philippines is good for the Filipinos'
25% of Filipinos want candidates who 'will not be corrupt' – SWS
Other top qualities that Filipinos are looking for in senatorial candidates include concern for the poor and trustworthiness, says a Social Weather Stations survey
'Happy' Filipinos at record low since 2014 – SWS
A recent Social Weather Stations survey shows 8 out of 10 Filipinos feel happy and satisfied with their lives
Public satisfaction with Duterte gov't rises in last quarter of 2018
The Duterte administration experiences marked improvements in the subject of 'promoting women's rights,' according to the results of a Social Weather Stations survey held in December 2018
SWS reminder: 'Rely only' on official website for survey results
'SWS again reminds the public that false reportage about SWS surveys is very common in the period leading up to an election,' the pollster says
Filipinos afraid of EJK? SWS did survey wrong, says PNP
'There is something amiss with how the questions are framed,' PNP chief Oscar Albayalde says
4 out of 5 Filipinos worry over extrajudicial killings – SWS
The SWS survey says 78% Filipinos are worried that they, or someone they know, will be a victim of extrajudicial killings
Majority of Filipinos want 15 as minimum age of criminal liability – SWS survey
An SWS survey shows majority of those who disagree with jailing minors say minors should be instead placed under the custody of the social welfare department or its local counterparts
Senate gets highest satisfaction rating in nearly 7 years
The House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and Cabinet all get higher ratings in the last quarter of 2018, according to the SWS December 2018 survey
76% of Filipino Muslims say MILF capable of governing BARMM – SWS
The same SWS survey shows 79% of Muslims nationwide wanted the Bangsamoro Organic Law approved in the plebiscite
Almost half of Filipinos think Duterte can fulfill promises – SWS
But in President Rodrigo Duterte’s home region of Mindanao, the percentage of people optimistic about his promises fall by 10 points
Arroyo dips to ‘poor,’ Robredo falls to ‘moderate’ net satisfaction ratings – SWS
Senate President Vicente Sotto III maintains a 'very good' rating, while SC Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is included for the first time and gets a 'moderate' score
More Filipino families considered themselves poor in 2018 – survey
Results of a Social Weather Stations survey show that the average self-poverty rate in 2018 was at 48%, up by two percentage points from 2017
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Who to blame: the pollsters or us?
Let’s retest ourselves; let’s set aside the quirks for the moment and review how President Duterte has dealt with the larger matters of public interest
92% of Filipinos hopeful for 2019 – SWS
Hope for the new year has always been high, but this year's figure is lower than the record high 96% of hopeful Filipinos going into 2018
