Inflation top national concern at 62%, workers' pay second at 51%

A Pulse Asia survey published on Thursday indicates that inflation remains the top urgent national concern for most Filipinos, followed by increasing workers' pay.

According to the June nationwide survey, 62 percent of respondents expressed the highest level of concern about inflation, more than seeking higher wages and alleviating poverty.

Inflation rates in May and June were reported at 1.3 percent and 1.4 percent respectively by the Philippine Statistics Authority.

The survey shows that inflation has consistently been a top national concern since June 2024, with percentages ranging from 69 to 74 percent across different periods.

Concerns for poverty reduction (26%), job creation (25%), and fighting graft and corruption in government (24%) also rank high among urgent national issues.

While increasing workers' pay ranked second across the country at 51% of Filipino adults, concern about inflation eased by 8% since the last quarter.

Staying healthy remains the leading personal concern for most Filipinos, with 64 percent citing it as a top issue, while having a secure and well-paying job is also a major urgent personal concern.