recent study conducted by University of Mindanao – Institute of Popular Opinion (UM-IPO) says that 62 percent of Davaoeños believe that the Duterte presidency is totally good for Davao City.
Conducted on February 14 to 22, 2017, the survey determined the perception of 1200 Davaoeños relative to the many changes they experienced since President Rodrigo Duterte took office.
Guesting during the Kapehan sa Dabaw media forum, Prof. Adrian Tamayo said the public rated tourism and peace and order as two areas with high affirmative impact at 5.8 rating.
“Seven in ten (70 percent) Davaoeños appreciate the impact of Duterte presidency to Davao tourism which is highly observable given the number of conventions and conferences both national and international being held in Davao City,” said Tamayo.
He added the impact created income multiplier in the economy of Davao City.
On peace and order, Tamayo said 67 percent of the respondents appreciate the more intensive police visibility and low criminality in the city. Also the concept of “Oplan Tokhang” being implemented by the local police replicated in the whole country is seen as “familiar and deemed effective” in the city.
Following tourism and peace and order, infrastructure development, employment opportunities (both at 5.6) and social services (5.5) also rated high as 60 percent of Davaoeños see positive impact on these areas since the beginning of Duterte administration.
Private investment also rated high (5.4) with 81 percent of Davaoeños indicating positive experience. Livelihood obtained high rating (5.3) with 78 percent experience.
Other areas such as media coverage, in-migration (people moving in to Davao City either for a living, business or other reasons), and general income situation obtained high ratings as well at 5.2 each with 74 to 79 percent of the population indicating positive experience.
Meanwhile, the survey revealed traffic situation, informal settlers and asset/property values as among the critical areas which the public revealed to have experienced adverse changes with 63 percent, 75 percent and 65 percent respectively of the population experiencing discomfort.
In a per district analysis, the survey revealed that the worse traffic situation is felt in district 1 while Districts 2 and 3 rated modestly the traffic situation experienced in their places.
UM-IPO said informal settlers ratings seemed to be consistent across the three districts. As to asset values, it is not a problem in district 1, but a cause for concern in districts 2 and 3.
With Duterte presidency, Davao region will remain to be the fastest-growing economy in the country in terms of gross regional domestic product (GRDP) at 9 percent, as projected by Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Inc. (DCCCII) business development director John Carlo B. Tria.
