MANILA — Nearly all Filipino adults, accounting for 92%, have expressed optimism for the upcoming year, as indicated by a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia from December 3 to 7.
In the face of daily challenges, only 1% reported entering 2024 without hope, while 7% held a neutral stance on the matter.
Pulse Asia’s report highlights the prevailing sentiment of hope across all geographic areas and socio-economic groups.
The breakdown by region shows that 95% of respondents in the Visayas are hopeful, followed by 94% in Balance Luzon, 92% in the National Capital Region, and 84% in Mindanao.
In addition to measuring overall optimism, the survey also gauged expectations for holiday celebrations.
Forty-one percent of respondents believe their festivities this year will be as prosperous as the previous year, while 30% anticipate a more prosperous celebration compared to 2022.
Sixteen percent expect their upcoming celebrations to be similar to last year, with no significant prosperity, while 13% anticipate a “poorer” celebration than the previous year.
Remarkably, the survey capturing high levels of optimism among Filipinos was conducted during a week marked by escalating tensions in the West Philippine Sea, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Surigao del Sur, a bombing at the Mindanao State University in Marawi City, and a nationwide transport strike.
The nationwide survey, based on a sample of 1,200 representative adults aged 18 and above, carries a margin of error of ± 2.8 percent at the 95% confidence level.
(JR AMIGO/IA/MNM)
