What’s Fueling PNoy’s Stand vs SC, Arroyo?
By Pedro “Junie” Laylo Jr., Newsbreak/Move.PH
Published on December 6, 2011

[A series of Laylo Reports, based on results of non-commissioned items in the nationwide polls conducted by Laylo Research Strategies, will be published every quarter exclusively by Newsbreak/Move.PH.]

 MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos are satisfied with efforts of the Aquino administration to address corruption, and this could be fueling President Aquino’s aggressive pursuit of his predecessor and the Supreme Court that he thinks is protecting her.
They are giving him three years to make good his campaign promises.

Aquino’s team defined his campaign’s central message in 2010, linking poverty with corruption. This gave birth to the winning slogan, “Kung Walang Corrupt, Walang Mahirap,” which captured the prevailing political sentiment at the time.
During the term of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo accusations of electoral cheating and allegations of corruption flew thick and fast. Citizens thus expected the elected president in 2010 to make a significant dent in the fight against corruption and then show that this will lead to improved standards of living.

An October 2011 poll conducted by Laylo Research Strategies reveals that a slim majority or 56% are satisfied with government efforts to deal with corruption, while a slightly lower 54% are content with its anti-poverty achievements.

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