Social Weather Stations

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Social Weather Stations
IndustryResearch
Genrepublic opinion polling
Founded1985
FounderDr. Mahar Mangahas
Prof. Felipe Miranda
Mercedes R. Abad
Jose P. de Jesus
Ma. Alcestis Abrera Mangahas
Gemino H. Abad
Rosa Linda Tidalgo-Miranda
Headquarters52 Malingap Street, Sikatuna Village, Quezon City, Philippines
Area served
Philippines
Key people
Dr. Mahar Mangahas
Linda Luz B. Guerrero
Ricardo Abad
Ruperto P. Alonzo
Virginia A. Teodosio
Eduardo Roberto
Jasmin Acuña
Productssurvey data, public opinion
Revenuesubscriptions
Websitesws.org.ph

The Social Weather Stations or SWS is a social research institution in the

nonprofit institution. It is the foremost public-opinion polling body in the Philippines
. As an independent institution, it formally registered on 8 August 1985.

The institution

As an

analysis (so minds may understand their solutions).[1]
Its basic functions include: social analysis and research, with stress on social indicators and the development of new data sources; design and implementation of social, economic, and political surveys, including public opinion polls; and the dissemination of research findings through publications, seminars, briefings, and other channels.

Founding Fellows

  1. Dr. Mahar Mangahas (currently the President and CEO)
  2. Prof. Felipe B. Miranda
  3. Mercedes R. Abad
  4. Jose P. de Jesus
  5. Ma. Alcestis Abrera-Mangahas
  6. Gemino H. Abad
  7. Rosa Linda Tidalgo-Miranda

Social Weather Indicators

  • Statistic Database
  • Change in quality of life
  • Expected change in quality of life
  • Expected change in the economy
  • Satisfaction with the President

See also

References

  1. ^ "Social Weather Stations Official Website". Retrieved 2006-12-22.

Further reading

External links