The level of public knowledge about the&nbsp;&nbsp;Maharlika Wealth Fund (MWF), also known as the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF), varies significantly, according to the <a href="https://www.sws.org.ph/swsmain/artcldisppage/?artcsyscode=ART-20230706072241" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recent national Social Weather Survey.</a>
Out of the adult Filipinos surveyed, 20% claimed to possess at least partial but sufficient knowledge about the fund. Among this group, 5% stated they had extensive knowledge, while 15% reported having partial but sufficient knowledge.
Conversely, 33% of respondents admitted to having only a little knowledge, while the majority, comprising 47%, acknowledged having almost no knowledge or no knowledge at all about the MWF.
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The survey also delved into the public's expectations regarding the benefits the Philippines might gain from the establishment of the MWF.&nbsp;
The results showcased a divided opinion. About 51% of respondents expressed their belief that the country would experience little to no benefit from the fund.&nbsp;
This figure encompasses 37% who expected little benefit and 14% who anticipated almost no benefit at all.&nbsp;
On the other hand, 46% of respondents expressed optimism, expecting significant benefits from the MWF. This group comprised 14% who believed the benefits would be very substantial and 32% who anticipated substantial benefits.
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The survey also sought to gauge public confidence in the MWF's ability to remain free from corruption once approved by Congress.&nbsp;
The responses were mixed, with 31% expressing high confidence (10% having very much confidence and 22% having much confidence).&nbsp;
Meanwhile, 29% expressed little confidence (19% somewhat little confidence and 11% very little confidence), and 38% remained undecided.
Geographically, respondents in Metro Manila and Balance Luzon displayed a higher percentage of at least partial but sufficient knowledge about the MWF, at 29% and 24% re`spectively.&nbsp;
In contrast, respondents in the Visayas showed a lower percentage, with 14% claiming at least partial but sufficient knowledge, followed by Mindanao at 10%.
MIF knowledge rises with education
Educational attainment also appeared to correlate with knowledge about the MWF.&nbsp;
Respondents who completed college or pursued post-graduate studies had the highest percentage of at least partial but sufficient knowledge at 28%.&nbsp;
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Similarly, those who had some senior high school education, finished senior high school, completed vocational school, or attended some college showed a relatively high level of knowledge at 23%.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, respondents who completed junior high school or had some vocational schooling demonstrated a knowledge percentage of 24%.&nbsp;
In contrast, respondents who completed elementary school or had some high school education had a lower knowledge percentage at 15%, while those with no formal education or only elementary education showed the lowest level of knowledge at 9%.
The MIF bill is inching closer to become a law as it only a<a href="https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/marcos:-'i-would-sign-it-as-soon-as-i-get-it'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">wais the signature of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.&nbsp;</a>after being&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dzrh.com.ph/post/romualdez-signs-maharlika-investment-fund" target="_blank" rel="noopener">approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate.</a>

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Filipinos have divided opinions on Maharlika Wealth Fund — SWS