A majority of adult Filipinos are expecting a happy Christmas, according to the latest survey conducted by Social Weather Stations (SWS). Results showed that 68% of respondents said they anticipate a happy Christmas, up by three points from the 65% recorded in 2024. Respondents were allowed to cite up to two answers. In terms of geographic distribution, 13% of respondents came from Metro Manila, 45% from Balance Luzon, 19% from the Visayas, and 23% from Mindanao. By age group, 11% were aged 18 to 24, 20% were 25 to 34, another 20% were 35 to 44, 16% were 45 to 54, and 33% were 55 years old and above. The nationwide survey was conducted from November 24 to 30 through face-to-face interviews with 1,200 adult Filipinos. About 45% of respondents said they are most thankful for good health, 29% for family, and 28% for being alive. It has a margin of error of ±3% for national results and ±6% for area estimates.
Balance Luzon and Metro Manila both registered 64%. Meanwhile, 7% of respondents said they expect a sad Christmas, down from 10% last year, while 25% said they are neither happy nor sad about the holiday. The survey also found that many Filipinos remain grateful despite challenges. However, the figure is five points lower than the 73% posted in both 2023 and 2022. Those expecting a happy Christmas were highest in Mindanao at 76%, followed by the Visayas at 73%.
