Six in 10 Filipinos See Nation Worse Off Than a Decade Ago: Survey
A recent poll reveals that six in 10 registered voters in the Philippines believe the nation's overall condition has worsened over the past decade. Slowing economic growth and rising inflation are contributing to a pessimistic outlook among the populace.
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