Curbing costs, elevating the minimal wage and making out there inexpensive meals hike had been among the many considerations that Filipinos stated they need addressed by authorities, in line with Ivan Mayrina’s “24 Oras” report.
The outcomes had been based mostly on the survey launched by the unbiased group OCTA analysis which was performed in October with 1,200 respondents.
Respondents to the survey had been requested this query: “Among the following national issues, which in your opinion are the three most important issues which the administration of President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. must act on immediately?”
The survey confirmed that controlling the rise in costs of fundamental items and companies topped the record.
Based on the newest information of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), inflation surged to eight.0% in November, the quickest since November 2009’s 9.1% and surpassing the 14-year excessive of seven.7% recorded in October 23-27, 2022.
The survey additionally bared that enhancing or rising wages or salaries of staff was additionally a priority adopted by entry to inexpensive meals.
Marcos stated because the begin of his administration, creating jobs for the Filipinos is one among his priorities. He stated they’re nonetheless creating options to ease the excessive costs of products.
“Gumagawa kami ng marami pang ibang paraan para mas maging magaan sa bulsa ng ating mga kababayan itong napakabilis na pagtaas ng presyo ng kung anu-anong bilihin,” Marcos had stated.
“Asahan ninyo na lahat ng paraan na maaari nating gawin ay gagawin natin para pababain natin ang inflation rate, at gawin mas mabagal man lang ang pagtaas ng presyo,” he added.
In the identical survey, the respondents had been additionally requested: “Among the following personal concerns, please mention up to three concerns you would like to happen soonest in your life.”
It confirmed that to remain wholesome and keep away from sicknesses was the highest reply, adopted by having a safe and well-paying job or supply of revenue, and to complete education or to have the ability to present education for his or her youngsters.
Nurse John Ray Penoliar appealed to the federal government to boost the salaries of medical frontliners to make them keep within the nation.
“Kasi marami pa rin po sa mga kasamahan ko nasa job orders pa rin, hindi pa rin po sila regular. Sa sahod kasi namin medyo although medyo tumaas po pero kulang pa rin yung natatanggap namin. Sa benefits din po medyo wala pa rin pong dumadating sa amin,” Penoliar stated.
Meanwhile, the October unemployment fee stood at 4.5% from 5% in September and seven.4% in October 2021.—Richa Noriega/LDF, GMA Integrated News
