Most Filipinos oppose the candidacy of Pres. Arroyo in the 2nd district of Pampanga. | Reference: Rosario Guzman, IBON Executive Editor
Allegations that Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo wants to remain in power through House speakership are ripe, and latest survey results show that most Filipinos do not favor her staying in government as a representative.
According to the April 2010 IBON survey, most Filipinos oppose the candidacy of Pres. Arroyo in the 2nd district of Pampanga. Of the number of respondents who said they were aware of Pres. Arroyo’s plans (73.5%), 87% said that they were not in favor of her staying in government as representative, while 6% said they were.
Since July 2009, majority of respondents have continued to oppose Arroyo’s plan to run for Congress and extend her stay in government. The latest IBON nationwide survey was conducted from April 9 to 18 using a multi-stage probability sampling scheme and has a margin of error of plus or minus three percent. (end)
Below is the tabulation of results of people’s perception on Pres Arroyo’s plan to run in Congress.
Are you aware of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s plans to run in Congress in the 2010 elections after her term ends?
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| July 2009 | October 2009 | January 2010 | April 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 68.43 % | 61.03 % | 81.81 % | 73.48 % |
| No | 31.10 % | 38.44 % | 16.39 % | 24.72 % |
| No Answer | 0.47 % | 0.53 % | 1.81 % | 1.80 % |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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* for July and October 2009, the question for respondents was “Are you aware of reports of Pres. Arroyo’s plans to run in Congress in the 2010 elections after her term ends?”
Are you in favor of Pres. Arroyo staying in government this way?
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| July 2009 | October 2009 | January 2010 | April 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | 7.23 % | 7.01 % | 6.21 % | 5.89 % |
| No | 82.01 % | 85.76 % | 85.85 % | 86.94 % |
| Don’t Know | 10.36 % | 6.68 % | 7.77 % | 6.89 % |
| No Answer | 0.39 % | 0.55 % | 0.16 % | 0.27 % |
| Total | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
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