MANILA, Philippines — Rising inflation is the most urgent concern of most Filipinos, results of a recent Pulse Asia survey showed. Pulse Asia said this was the predominant opinion across all geographic areas and socio-economic classes. Compared with the results of the June 2018 survey, the percentage of Filipinos who cited inflation as their most urgent national concern increased by 12 points from 51 percent. Meanwhile, satisfaction with the government’s efforts to control soaring prices has dropped, from 41 percent approval rating in June to 27 percent this month. “Right now, the foremost priority of the administration is fighting inflation.

Source: Philippine Star September 27, 2018 15:56 UTC