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Faith important in fight vs. COVID-19, say 9 out of 10 Filipinos --- Radio Veritas survey
A nationwide Veritas Truth Survey revealed that an overwhelming majority of Filipinos, 89 percent, consider faith to be "very important" in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.
The survey, conducted from June 20 to July 10 with 1,200 respondents, indicated that an additional 9 percent found faith to be "important" and 2 percent "somewhat important."
Respondents from Mindanao showed the highest belief in the importance of faith, with 93 percent stating it is "very important."
Luzon respondents followed with 87 percent, while 66 percent of those from the Visayas believed faith is "very important."
The text and online survey aimed to gauge public perception on the significance of faith during the health crisis.
Radio Veritas president, Fr. Anton Pascual, stated that most respondents believe God is greater than the crisis and will overcome it, remaining involved in people's lives.
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