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Social Weather Stations

SWS

The Social Weather Stations (SWS) is a Philippine survey organization that regularly conducts polls on various social, economic, and political issues affecting the country. Its surveys provide insights into public sentiment, quality of life, poverty levels, stress coping mechanisms, and government trust, helping shape policy and public discourse in the Philippines. Recent SWS polls have highlighted concerns over food prices, poverty, and the impact of natural disasters on livelihoods.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, January 2, 2026 at 5:34 AM

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Recent developments on Social Weather Stations

Wed, December 31, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Filipino New Year optimism lowest since 2009 at 89%

Eighty-nine percent of adult Filipinos are greeting the New Year with hope, marking the lowest optimism level recorded since 2009, according to a November survey by Social Weather Stations (SWS).

Wed, December 31, 2025 at 8:35 AM

44% of Filipinos expect better quality of life in 2026

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey reveals that 44% of adult Filipinos anticipate an improvement in their quality of life in 2026, maintaining a "very high" net personal optimism score of +36.

Tue, December 30, 2025 at 9:42 PM

29% of Filipinos say quality of life improved in 2025, SWS poll shows

A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) poll revealed that 29% of Filipino adults believe their quality of life improved over the past year, while 36% felt it worsened.

Fri, December 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Marcos Jr. net trust rating drops to -3% in SWS survey

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s net trust rating declined to -3% in a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from November 24 to 30.

Wed, December 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM

68% of adult Filipinos expect happy Christmas in 2025, SWS survey says

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey indicates that 68% of adult Filipinos anticipate a happy Christmas in 2025, a 3-point increase from 65% in 2024.

Tue, November 25, 2025 at 8:22 AM

30% of Filipino adults feel quality of life improved in September SWS poll

A September 2025 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey revealed that 30% of Filipino adults perceived an improvement in their quality of life, while 32% reported a decline.

Thu, November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Palace links rise in involuntary hunger to natural calamities

Malacañang attributes the rise in involuntary hunger among Filipino families to 22.9% in September to a series of natural calamities that have struck the country.

Wed, November 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM

22% of Filipino families experienced hunger in Q3 2025, SWS survey shows

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey in September 2025 revealed that 22% of Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months, an increase from 16.1% in June 2025.

Thu, October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM

50% of Filipino families rate themselves poor in Sept survey

Half of Filipino families, or 50%, consider themselves poor in a September 2025 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, a one-point increase from 49% in June 2025.

Thu, October 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Prayer is top stress coping mechanism for Filipinos, SWS survey shows

A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey found that praying is the most preferred coping mechanism among Filipinos when dealing with stress.