More Filipinos optimistic about quality of life, economy - poll
MANILA, Philippines - With a new administration promising to wage war against endemic corruption, more Filipinos are optimistic that economic growth will trickle down to their personal lives, according to Social Weather Stations (SWS).
The exit poll conducted by SWS and sponsored by TV 5 shows that 49% of Filipinos are optimistic that their quality of life will be better in the coming 12 months. Meanwhile, only 2% expect life to be worse.
The poll targeted a national sample of over 35,000 voters from 731 out of 802 voting centers. Unlike the previous SWS polls in 1995, 1998, 2001 and 2004 -- which were conducted in the homes of the respondents -- this year's exit poll was conducted 50 meters away from polling centers.
As for economic outlook this year, 52% of survey respondents are optimistic, while 2% are pessimistic.
The Philippines conducted its first ever automated elections on Monday, with about 75% of the country's more than 50 million eligible voters casting their ballots.
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, the son of democracy heroes late former president Corazon Aquino and her husband Benigno Aquino, led the presidential race on a reformist platform of fighting corruption, reinvigorating the economy, and reducing the grinding poverty that afflicts a third of the country's 90 million people.
While prospects for the economy remain good, according to international rating agencies, the new government would be facing several challenges such as dearth in investment spending, and a parlous fiscal position.
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@modela
@Modela: Please allow me to quote you, to give my comments
"OF COURSE, NOBODY WILL EXPECT THE CHANGES THAT QUICK. IT WILL NOT BE DONE IN SUCH A SHORT TIME OF 6 YRS AND WE ALL KNOW THAT"
- Again, again, & again?? Are we looking now for excuses again? We all know progress cant be reach in 6 years, but the same voter of Noynoy specifically "Modela" , now speaking this?
Are your sure that the 14 million voters of Noynoy share your idea that "Nobody expect changes quickly or in 6 years of his term"
We as a voter, and a taxpayer must demand for accountability from our leaders. Anyway they hold positions we can only dream of.
Palagi natin sinasabi, "dahil sa pesteng corrupt na nasa gobyerno" or "nagnakaw na naman yan mga pulitiko na yan"
But the sad thing is, we do not held them accountable.
Taxpayers must demand more, because we do gave more to them, Instanteneously.
Withholding taxes, EVAT, et al taxes, they are automatic.
Pero yun services from the goverment, you are now justifying na hindi kaya nila for 6 years.
They hold the powers to be, they are the almighty.
the answer to this question rely on what vision does Noynoy have for us.
I know that you Modela is a wise voter, since you decide on voting Noynoy. Then kaisa kta sa paghanap ng solusyon sa bansa natin. Swiftly and effectively.
Hindi oras ngayon ng pagbibigay ng katwiran bakit si ganito ay hindi nagawa yun ganun, at si ganire ay hindi nagawa un ganito.
Oras ngayon ng pagdedesisyon kung sino at ano ang epektibo para sa bansa natin.
If its too late, then saan na tayo pupulutin sa anim na taon?
The bottomline, since Noynoy is the president, we demand more on his government. No excuses, No ifs and buts. Magtrabaho from day one.
Noynoy
I hope the soon to be President, will be man and brave enough to fight against corruptions.. I am excited to see the Philippines as it changes from a woman-headed nation to a Nation with a brave man Leading to fight corrupt evils..
To noynoy, if you are going to fight against corruption, we, 99% of all the filipinos will be at your back and love you and you will be one of the greatest man in Philippines History.
Please don't be tempted by money,
thanks
Presedent Noynoy
Hope po na kyo ang maging susi upang mawala o mabawasan man lang ang corruptions sa Pilipinas at magmit ang Buwis ng mga Manga2wa sa Tama Libreng Pagamutan,Education, at magkaroon po sna kyo na ang goverment ang ang magpatakbo ng negosyo para sa mga tao tulad sa Transportation at sa agrikultura pra di po mga private na negosiyante po ang naki2nabang
HOY MGA TALUNAN!
Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino, the son of democracy heroes late former president Corazon Aquino and her husband Benigno Aquino, led the presidential race on a reformist platform of fighting corruption.
THE LOSERS,
MOSTLY CORRUPT PEOPLE
ARE NOW VERY SCARED. .
@HAVOC1724
EH, KINAKAILANGAN BA NA BUMALIK KA ULI SA ASYLUM? OR ARE YOU JUST BEING SARCASTIC WHEN YOU COMMENTED BELOW?
OF COURSE, NOBODY WILL EXPECT THE CHANGES THAT QUICK. IT WILL NOT BE DONE IN SUCH A SHORT TIME OF 6 YRS AND WE ALL KNOW THAT... NO MAGIC CAN REDO THE DAMAGED THAT THE CURRENT ADMINISTRATION HAVE DONE TO US ALL. BUT????
AT LEAST WE CAN START THE CHANGES NOW....(HOPEFUL)... AND NEW BEGINNING.....CHANGES WILL BE SLOW IF ALL OF US WILL NOT HELP EACH OTHER... IT TAKES THE MASSES TO SEE THAT IT CAN BE DONE AND WE WILL SEE THE DIFFERENCE AND OR OUTCOME OF THE CHANGES IF WE ARE ALL IN IT TOGETHER... SO, HINDI LANG TAYO UUPO AT MAGHINTAY NG GRASYA OR MILAGRO DAHIL HINDI MANGYAYARI ITONG CHANGES NA HINO HOPE NATIN KUNG TAYO AT HINDI MAGTULONG-TULUNGAN...
SI OBAMA NGA PRESIDENTE NA NG AMERICA EH WALA PANG NAKIKITANG CHANGES OR MAJOR CHANGES SA AMERICA EH SOBRANG ISANG TAONG NA SIYANG NAKAUPO?... SO WE SHOULD EXPECT THAT THE PHILIPPINES WILL CHANGE SLOWLY BECAUSE OF THE FACT THAT OUR FINANCIAL SITUATION IN OUR COUNTRY IS WORST AND GRAVE COMPARE TO THE OTHER DEVELOP COUNTRY......
ASYLUM
galing ako asylum......dameng Noynoy Aquino supporters doon.....naniniwala na magbabago buhay ng mga Pilipinong sa loob ng anim na taon......MABUHAY ang pinas! Yayaman na tayo sa loob ng anim na taon! Mawawala na ang kahirapan! NOYNOY, you're the best! TALINO mo kase! Idol ka namin!
@pinoy27 - GO BACK TO YOUR ROOM...GEEZ!!!!!!!!!!
WHAT WARD # ARE YOU? I THINK WE NEED TO BUZZ THE NURSE SO YOU CAN TAKE YOUR MEDICATION... YOU ARE GOING BANANA AGAIN... WHEW....REALLY HARD TO DEAL WITH SOMEONE WHO JUST ESCAPE FROM THE ASYLUM....
YOUR CRITICISM NOW IS NOT GOING TO DO ANY JUSTICE FOR YOU...LOL.. THE ELECTION WAS ALREADY DONE AND OVER (4 DAYS AGO)? YOUR RANTING, BLAH BLAH BLAH IS NOT GOING TO CHANGET THE RESULTS OF THE ELECTION...
"NOYNOY IS THE PRESIDENT" NOW...
WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT.. EAT YOUR PRIDE AND WAKE UP FROM YOUR NIGHTMARES AND HOPES AND SMELL YOUR FART...lol
LIKE I SAID, IF YOU DO NOT LIKE THE NEW ADMINISTRATION YOU ARE FREE TO LEAVE AND GET OUT OF THE COUNTRY AND LIVE SOMEWHERE... VERY SIMPLE!
A walking disaster : ABNOY
Ngayon pa lang nagsisimula na ng gulo itong si ABNoy, the Last Airbender, which is true, masyadong mahangin. Just like syncmyworld, a 10 year old kid and a Noynoy love to watch those kids' movies as pastime. So, have we just entrusted our country to an immature, arrogant and fickle minded gay? Nice prediction people.
FYI : Avatar, a James Cameron film, broke several box office records during its release and became the highest-grossing film of all time in North Americaand worldwide, surpassing Titanic, which had held the records for the previous 12 years.It also became the first film to gross more than $2 billion.
So, apparently, syncmyworld is just a stupid kid who
doesn't know anything outside his seaweed brain!
Congratulations to the Last Air Bender!
The prophesy has been fulfilled. Air rules. The Fire of Mar and Gay Gibo is extinguished. Metal is corroding. Water continues. And Ether is waiting.
I can't wait to watch the 3D male-version of Avatar: The Last Airbender at IMAX on July 2, after the presidential inauguration. James Cameron's 3D gay-version of Avatar sucks!
Hobbits, may the Force be with you!
www.thelastairbendermovie.com