More than 70% of Pinoys still trust P-Noy, says Pulse Asia survey

ABS-CBNNews.com reports that based on the November 2011 Pulse Asia survey, Filipinos have given President Benigno Aquino III an appreciation rating of 72% and a trust rating of 74%.

The report noted:  "Aquino's appreciation rating registered a decline of around five percentage points from the August figures. His trust rating, however, dropped only by one percentage point, which is considered a marginal decline."

Despite theencouraging overall figures, Pulse Asia observed the disenchantment with the Aquino administration’s performance on selected national issues." The following "points of decline" were presented:

• a decline of 7 percentage points to 53% for "fighting criminality;"
• 4 points down to 53% in "enforcing the law to all;"
• 7 points down to 50% in "increasing peace in the country;"
• 1 point down to 49% for "stopping the destruction and abuse of environment;"
• 5 points down to 48% for "creation of more jobs;"
• 5 points down to 44% for "strengthening the people's trust in the government and its officials;"
• 8 points down to 43% in "increasing/improving the pay of workers;"
• 6 points down to 42% in "controlling fast population growth;"
• 7 points down to 32% in "controlling inflation;" and
• 8 points down to 32% in "reducing the poverty of many Filipinos."

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