A recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy, found that most Filipinos believe the Marcos administration’s measures to control inflation are inadequate.
According to the Stratbase-SWS January 2025 Pre-Election Survey, 58% of respondents said the government’s efforts to curb rising prices were “somewhat insufficient” or “definitely insufficient.” Meanwhile, 16% found them sufficient, 19% remained neutral, and 7% had no opinion.
The survey was conducted from January 17-20, 2025, through face-to-face interviews with 1,800 registered voters across the country. It had a margin of error of ±2.31% nationwide, with regional variations.
Dissatisfaction was highest in Mindanao (65%), followed by Metro Manila (60%), Luzon outside NCR (56%), and the Visayas (54%).
Stratbase president Dindo Manhit emphasized that the findings contrast with government data showing inflation at 2.9% in January 2025. He urged the administration to step up efforts, warning that declining public trust could persist if inflation remains a concern.
The survey also revealed that 59% of respondents cited rising rice prices as the most significant increase in late 2024, followed by beef, pork, and chicken (29%), vegetables (11%), and seafood (4%).
