PRRD’s excellent rating means ‘real change’ felt: Andanar
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos
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| EXCELLENT
RATING.
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte greets some of the guests as he joins the
Cebuanos in celebrating the 40th Sinulog Festival at the Cebu City Sports
Center Grandstand on Sunday (Jan. 19, 2020). Social Weather Station’s latest
survey showed that Duterte’s net satisfaction rating hit a new record high in
the fourth quarter of 2019, registering an “excellent” +72. (Presidential
photo by Toto Lozano) |
MANILA -- The new record-high “excellent” public
satisfaction with President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance only proves that
Filipinos are impressed with his “legacy of real change,” Presidential
Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said on
Wednesday.
Andanar
issued the statement, as he welcomed the results of the Social Weather
Stations’ December 13 to 16 poll, which showed that Duterte earned a net
satisfaction score of “excellent” +72 in the last quarter of 2019.
“The
President has consistently enjoyed a high satisfaction rating, even reaching a
record-high after the midterm period unlike past administrations,” Andanar said
in a press statement.
“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 added.
According
to the SWS survey, around 82 percent of adult Filipinos expressed satisfaction
with Duterte’s performance, while only 10 percent were dissatisfied and the
remaining 8 percent were ambivalent on the matter.
The
poll results yielded an “excellent” +72 net satisfaction rating, higher than
seven points from September 2019’s “very good” +65.
The
PCOO chief was elated that there was also an increase in satisfaction with the
President's performance across all geographic areas, as well as among all age
groups, both men and women, and in urban and rural areas.
Andanar
assured the public that Duterte, with the help of his administration, would
continue to take initiatives aimed at improving the lives of all Filipinos.
“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,” he said.
“With
clear vision and goals, this administration continues to undertake necessary
reforms and implement programs that benefit the country and every Filipino,”
Andanar added.
Andanar
also welcomed the SWS survey results which revealed that 52 percent of adult
Filipinos are expecting the President to fulfill “all or nearly all/most of his
promises.”
On
Friday, the PCOO launched the “Duterte Legacy” campaign, which showcases the
three key pillars of the President’s legacy -- peace and order, infrastructure
and development, and poverty alleviation.
The
government’s efforts lifted around 5.9 million out of poverty, according to the
PCOO infographic.
Andanar
guaranteed that the current administration’s programs and policies on poverty
would still be pursued to address the basic and immediate needs of the people.
He
also said that Duterte’s “no compromise stance” on the alleged onerous deals
with water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad stays.
He
added that the anti-illegal drugs campaign launched by Duterte since he assumed
the presidency in 2016 would remain relentless.
Such
reforms, he said, are meant to fulfill the President’s vow to give Filipinos a
“comfortable life.”
“It
is with steadfast commitment that this administration will continue to
undertake the necessary programs and services in order to provide a comfortable
life for all, as a fulfillment of his promises, as a testament to the ‘Duterte
Legacy,’” Andanar said. (PNA)
