‘Gov. James Eduba is one of best-performing governor in CAR in 2024’ – Pulso ng Bayan Survey

Tabuk City, Kalinga - Kalinga Governor James Edduba emerged as the 4th best-performing governor in the Cordillera region, based on a survey conducted by the Hypothesis Philippines from August 18 to 31, 2024.

On Monday, October 28, Hypothesis Philippines, a research and strategy firm, shared the results of its "Pulso ng Bayan" survey on its Facebook page.

Based on the survey’s results, Governor James Edduba ranked 4th among the other five governors in CAR, garnering a 91.2 percent rating. Placing 5th is Ifugao Governor Jerry Dalipog with a 90.3 percent rating, while Benguet Governor Melchor Diclas was last or 6th in the ranking with an 88.5 percent rating.

Meanwhile, Apayao Governor Elias Bulut Jr. secured the top spot with a 93.9 percent rating, followed by Governor Bonifacio Lacwasan Jr. of Mt. Province who ranked second with a 92.4 percent rating, then Abra Governor Dominic Valera comes third with a 91.6 percent rating.

The Pulso ng Bayan aims to provide insights into Filipino public opinion and governance, and to reflect the voice of the people, guiding policymakers to address their needs and aspirations.

The respondents of the survey were asked what their level of satisfaction was with the services of their respective provincial governments.

Some of these services include education, health, social, physical infrastructure and transport, income generating, emergency, environmental, and other needs of the people’s lives.