As in previous years, Filipinos are greeting the new year with high hopes. The latest survey has been no different, with 96 percent greeting 2018 with hope rather than fear, according to the SWS poll taken nationwide from Dec. 8 to 16. In Metro Manila, authorities have warned of worse traffic until the end of President Duterte’s term as vital public works projects get underway, with little hope in sight for an improvement in the light railway services. Even in times of misfortune, Filipinos live with the certainty that the darkest night always gives way to light. The best government works to give the public reason to be hopeful that things will be better.

Source: Philippine Star December 31, 2017 16:07 UTC