MANILA, Philippines — Only 18 percent of Filipinos saw themselves as “thriving” financially, while the rest of the represented population said they are “struggling” or “suffering” in terms of economic security.
The recent Gallup-Healthways State of Global Well-Being Index 2014 reported that Filipinos’ perception of financial security is notably below the Asian and global averages of 25 percent.
agree with steve salonga: “of all the many studies and surveys, this one feels just right.”
https://www.facebook.com/steve.salonga/posts/10153136301395762?pnref=story
all of it? or just the headline? if u read the whole thing, philippines is doing well in some…
also, why add struggling and suffering? arent we all struggling? parang ibang level ang suffering
The problem in the Philippines is too much disruption, too many destabilizers, too much red tape and self-defeating practices. The outlook is actually great if troublemakers would just get out of the way.
http://joeam.com/2015/03/26/the-philippines-is-in-great-shape-its-in-the-numbers/
Who are buying all those cars and motorcycles and condos and houses and keeping all those malls profitable, a mere 18% or 18M Filipinos?
People moving up or moving back. The 18% is the cumulative increase in population.
But the news report starts with “Only 18 percent of Filipinos saw themselves as “thriving” financially, while the rest of the represented population said they are “struggling” or “suffering” in terms of economic security.” Thus my question.
“Pessimists are usually right, and optimists are usually wrong, but all the great changes were accomplished by optimists.” -Thomas Friedman
The Stuart Santiagos are probably “eternal pessimists”, but hey, nothing lasts forever. LOL
if i were a pessimist, i wouldn’t bother to write, or blog, and have to deal with commenters who are eternal contrarians. LOL.
That’s consistent behavior for pessimists. Pessimists love to write, blog and deal with contrarians, because misery loves company. But I congratulate pessimists – they never get disappointed, since they see the worst all the time. LOL
really? i hate dealing with contrarians, it’s such a chore. none so blind as those who do not care to see. LOL.