More Filipinos take pride in local athletes’ performance

THERE are more Filipinos now who feel proud when the country does well at international sports events, according to a September poll by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).

The polling firm said 95% of Filipinos take pride in local athletes’ performance at global sporting competitions, compared with 93% in 2008.

The percentages of those who were proud of the Philippines’ achievements in international sports were high and hardly varied in all areas and across socio-demographic groups, SWS said.

SWS interviewed 1,800 adults for the poll, which had an error margin of ±2.3 points.