Doubts mount GDP benefiting masses

Optimism among Filipinos over economic improvement in 2014 remains high based on the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, but the results also show growing skepticism among the lower masses that the current metrics of growth reflect positive impact on their daily lives.

In terms of the quality of life, the SWS pointed out declines in points earned by the incumbent administration, notably from the economic classes D and E, or the masa.