Hunger surged sharply among the country’s poorest households in March, underscoring the deepening hardship faced by millions of Filipino families, according to the latest national survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS) commissioned by the Stratbase Group. The survey, conducted from March 15 to 20, found that 27.2% of families experienced involuntary hunger — meaning they […]

As poverty and food security rise, government efforts remain insufficient.

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) has released the results of its December 2024 national survey, sponsored by Stratbase Consultancy, which gauged public trust in Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte. Conducted from December 12 to 18, the survey highlights trends in public confidence toward both figures. Among the 98% of respondents who were aware of […]

A national survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS) found that 90% of Filipinos are entering the New Year with hope, though this represents a 6-point decline from last year’s 96%. The figure is the lowest since 2009, when hope stood at 89%. On the other hand, 10% of adults reported entering 2025 with fear, […]