00:00House lawmakers, especially those involved in the conduct of the Quad Committee hearings,
00:04view the favorable results of their ongoing investigation by a recent survey result that
00:09they are taking the right path in unearthing truths and ensuring accountability of public
00:14servants. Daniel Manalastas has the details. In a commission survey by StratBase group through
00:21DePaul's Asia, it was revealed that 61 percent of Filipinos are in favor of the investigation
00:28by the House Quad Committee, while 24 percent cannot say if they are in favor or not.
00:34Eleven percent of the respondents do not agree with the investigation. The survey was conducted
00:40from November 26 to December 3, 2024, with 2,400 respondents. According to the survey,
00:47support is strongest in the National Capital Region, while Mindanao got the lowest percentage.
00:53The House Secretary-General believes the public is interested in what is happening
00:58to the Quad Committee. When I talk with my relatives in the U.S.,
01:04even some Filipino-Americans are interested in watching the Quad Committee proceedings.
01:12So I wouldn't be surprised if that's their interest. 61 percent, that's quite high.
01:23However, he admits the results of the survey may still change.
01:27It could change, or maybe it will increase, or decrease. We don't know. But
01:36what it shows only, and I take this as my personal opinion, what it shows is
01:42there's really a genuine interest on the part of the public.
01:50Meanwhile, 27 percent of Filipinos hope that probe will result in crafting of new laws.
01:56Daniel Monalastas from the National TV for a new and better Philippines.
