Almost 50 percent of the population is optimistic that life will improve in the next 12 months, but Filipinos who are deep in poverty and are experiencing severe hunger are less likely to believe that life will get better. INQFocus | AdrianINQ
It is likewise low compared to the “excellent” +42 and +45 among those who are part of households that experienced hunger in general and households that experienced moderate hunger.When related to poverty, Net Personal Optimism, which is the percentage of optimists less than the percentage of pessimists, among respondents who belong to poor households was only +37.
Optimism among respondents from households that experienced hunger in general was +30 in the first quarter, +35 in the second quarter, +40 in the third quarter and +42 in the last quarter of 2022.A closer look at the results showed that while Net Personal Optimism among respondents who belong to poor households is on the rise, it is still way below the “excellent” levels by those from non-poor and borderline poor households.
The 51 percent, or 12.9 million, is a big spike from the 43 percent, or 10.9 million, in the first quarter, 48 percent, or 12.2 million, in the second quarter, and 49 percent, or 12.6 million, in the third quarter.With headwinds, like high inflation, taking a heavy toll on Filipinos, especially the poor, the think tank Ibon Foundation said the government should prioritize immediate and substantial aid, wage increases, and small business and production support.
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