Manila, Aug. 1 -- Malacanang on Friday expressed elation over the public's growing appreciation of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s relentless efforts to bring progress to the country.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the higher trust and satisfaction in Marcos is an indication that more Filipinos are now feeling the changes under the current administration.

"Unang-una, malamang po nakikita na po ng taumbayan kung ano po talaga ang ginagawang trabaho ng Pangulo. At nakakatuwa at nakikita na po nila kung gaano po kasipag ang Pangulo para sa taumbayan at para sa bayan (First of all, the people are probably seeing what the President is really doing. And it's a pleasure and they can see how hard the President works for the people ...