Filipinos are feeling President Duterte’s “legacy of real change” following the results of a fourth quarter of 2019 Social Weather Stations survey showing his record-high public satisfaction rating, a Palace official said yesterday.
Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the President has been “reliable and as good as his word” in addressing the needs of Filipinos, adding that he appreciates the latest public support.
“We welcome the 72 percent net satisfaction rating of President Duterte for the fourth quarter of 2019 based on the recent SWS survey,” Andanar said in a statement.
“The President has consistently enjoyed a high satisfaction rating, even reaching a record-high after the midterm period unlike past administrations. This means that the President has the support of the people, for which he is very thankful. But more than that, the people support him because they feel his legacy of real change,” he said.
Andanar said majority of Filipino believe the President will fulfill his promises because he keeps his word.
“President Duterte has been reliable and as good as his word in responding to the needs of Filipinos, with his service and concern being felt by all. This is why the increase in satisfaction with the President’s performance also cuts across different demographics such as age groups, among men and women, and in urban and rural areas,” he said.
The President earned in the survey an “excellent” net satisfaction rating of +72. Eighty-two percent of respondents were satisfied with Duterte’s performance while 10 percent were dissatisfied.
Duterte’s latest satisfaction rating is up by seven points from his “very good” +65 rating in September 2019. (Genalyn Kabiling)