Metro Manila, Philippines – Nearly 7 out of 10 Filipinos expect a merry Christmas this year, according to a non-commissioned survey.
The survey released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) on Wednesday, Dec. 24, showed that 68 percent of Filipinos are looking forward to a happy Christmas – slightly higher than last year’s 65 percent.
The poll was held from Nov. 24 to 30, a month before Christmas.
Those expecting a happy Christmas were highest in Mindanao at 76 percent, followed by people from the Visayas at 73 percent.
Metro Manila and Balance Luzon both recorded 64 percent.
Seven percent of the respondents said they may experience a “sad” Christmas, three percent lower than the 10 percent in 2024.
The same poll also showed that Filipinos are most grateful for good health, family, and for simply being alive this holiday season.
SWS said 1,200 people participated in the survey with a ±3% margin of error.
