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

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founded in August 1985. It is a

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, non-stock,

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institution. It is the foremost public-opinion polling body in the

. As an independent institution, it formally registered on 8 August 1985.

The institution

As an

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institution, the SWS formally registered with the Philippine

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on August 8, 1985. Its mission is to regularly do scientific social surveys for the sake of

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(so eyes may see social conditions), conscientization (so hearts may feel social problems); and

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(so minds may understand their solutions). 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

# Dr. Mahar Mangahas (currently the President and CEO) # Prof. Felipe B. Miranda # Mercedes R. Abad # Jose P. de Jesus # Ma. Alcestis Abrera-Mangahas # Gemino H. Abad # 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

References

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* {{Authority control Public opinion research companies Market research companies of the Philippines Research institutes in Metro Manila Organizations established in 1985 Companies based in Quezon City 1985 establishments in the Philippines

The institution

Founding Fellows

Social Weather Indicators

See also

References

Further reading

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