a comparative government performance database (Duterte administration: 2016–2022 vs. Marcos Jr. administration: 2022–present). Because your requested list covers many years, 15+ government agencies, economic indicators, surveys, infrastructure, social programs, and OFW data, a complete version will be very long. I will organize it into sections.
Below is Part 1: Economy, cost of living, employment, investment, and public satisfaction indicators. I will continue with Part 2: Department budgets, projects, infrastructure, peace/security agencies, illegal settlers, and OFW repatriation/reintegration.
Philippine Administration Comparison
Rodrigo Duterte Administration vs. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Administration
1. Inflation Rate (Cost of Goods)
| Year | Inflation Rate (Approx.) | Administration | Major Factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.3% | Duterte | Stable prices |
| 2017 | 2.9% | Duterte | Higher food and fuel prices |
| 2018 | 5.2% | Duterte | Rice shortage, oil price increases, TRAIN law effects |
| 2019 | 2.5% | Duterte | Inflation eased |
| 2020 | 2.6% | Duterte | COVID-19 restrictions |
| 2021 | 3.9% | Duterte | Global supply disruptions |
| 2022 | 5.8% | Duterte/Marcos transition | Fuel and food inflation surge |
| 2023 | 6.0% | Marcos | High food prices, transport costs |
| 2024 | ~3.2% | Marcos | Inflation moderated |
| 2025 | within BSP target range | Marcos | Lower inflation pressure but food affordability remained a concern |
(Reuters)
Assessment:
Duterte years had relatively low inflation except the 2018 spike.
Marcos years inherited post-pandemic inflation pressure, especially food and fuel prices.
Public dissatisfaction has often focused on purchasing power rather than inflation percentage alone.
2. Purchasing Power of Filipinos
Minimum wage and household expenses
General trend:
Duterte period
Expanded social programs:
Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) continuation
TRAIN tax reform increased take-home pay for some workers
But:
Rice prices increased in 2018
Middle-class purchasing power was affected by inflation
Marcos period
Major focus:
Food security
Rice price stabilization
Subsidies
Kadiwa markets
Challenges:
Food affordability remained among top public concerns
3. GDP Growth
| Year | GDP Growth | Administration |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6.9% | Duterte |
| 2017 | 6.9% | Duterte |
| 2018 | 6.3% | Duterte |
| 2019 | 6.1% | Duterte |
| 2020 | -9.5% | Duterte (COVID recession) |
| 2021 | 5.7% | Duterte |
| 2022 | 7.6% | Marcos |
| 2023 | 5.6% | Marcos |
| 2024 | ~5.6% | Marcos |
Interpretation
Duterte inherited strong growth momentum.
COVID caused the largest economic contraction.
Marcos saw a strong rebound in 2022 but slower expansion afterward.
4. GNP / GNI (National Income)
Trend:
Duterte administration
Increased remittances and domestic consumption.
Infrastructure spending increased government investment.
Marcos administration
Benefited from economic reopening.
Continued infrastructure and investment programs.
National income growth has generally followed GDP recovery after COVID.
5. Unemployment Rate
| Year | Approx. Unemployment |
|---|---|
| 2016 | ~5.5% |
| 2017 | ~5.7% |
| 2018 | ~5.3% |
| 2019 | ~5.1% |
| 2020 | ~10% (COVID peak) |
| 2021 | ~7.8% |
| 2022 | ~5.4% |
| 2023 | ~4.5% |
| 2024 | ~4% range |
Comparison
Duterte period: unemployment improved before COVID.
Marcos period: employment recovered after pandemic.
6. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
General trend:
Duterte Administration
Strengths:
Strong economic growth reputation
Build Build Build infrastructure
Liberalization efforts
Challenges:
Foreign ownership restrictions
Pandemic disruption
Marcos Administration
Policies:
Continued investment liberalization
Attracted semiconductor, renewable energy, manufacturing investors
7. Transportation / Commuting Costs Increase
Major factors:
Duterte
Fuel price increases
TRAIN excise taxes
Public transport modernization program
Jeepney modernization controversy
Marcos
Global fuel volatility
Higher operating costs
Continued transport modernization
Commuters generally experienced:
Higher fares compared with pre-2020 levels
Longer-term infrastructure improvements still ongoing
8. Quality of Life of Filipinos
Duterte administration
Positive indicators:
✅ Higher GDP growth before COVID
✅ Major infrastructure expansion
✅ Lower inflation except 2018
✅ Expanded social assistance
Criticisms:
❌ COVID economic impact
❌ Human rights concerns
❌ Traffic and transport problems continued
Marcos administration
Positive indicators:
✅ Economic recovery
✅ Infrastructure continuation
✅ Digital government initiatives
✅ Investment promotion
Criticisms:
❌ Food prices
❌ Cost of living concerns
❌ Perceived slow improvement in household income
9. Public Satisfaction / Popularity Surveys
Duterte period
Social Weather Stations surveys generally showed high satisfaction ratings during most of his presidency, especially in early and middle years.
Marcos period
Survey results have fluctuated.
Examples:
July 2024 Pulse Asia:
Marcos approval: about 53%
Trust: about 52%
(Reuters)
2025 Pulse Asia:
Approval declined in some surveys, with inflation and governance issues cited among concerns. (GMA Network)
Later surveys showed continued political division, with Marcos and Duterte figures receiving different public ratings. (GMA Network)
10. OFW Middle East Conflict Repatriation
2024 Middle East conflict response
The Philippine government repatriated thousands of affected Filipinos from conflict areas.
Reported figures:
By end of 2024:
Around 2,532 OFWs
89 dependents
were repatriated from conflict-hit Middle East areas. (Daily Tribune)
2025 conflict escalation
Examples:
Initial batches included OFWs from Israel, Jordan, Palestine, and Qatar. (Philippine News Agency)
Government agencies provided:
transportation assistance
financial aid
reintegration support (Philippine Information Agency)
Percentage given new domestic jobs:
A complete verified percentage requires consolidated Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reintegration employment records. Public reports usually provide assistance counts rather than a single nationwide job-placement percentage.
Next section I will prepare:
PART 2
Annual national budget comparison:
DepEd
CHED / HEIs
DOH
DA
DPWH
DSWD
PNP
AFP
Coast Guard
BFP
Major successful projects per administration
Build Build Build vs Build Better More
Housing/illegal settler relocation programs
Infrastructure completion numbers
Security and defense accomplishments
OFW reintegration programs
Final scorecard table
I will format it as a research-style comparative report with bibliography references.
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