Corruption top concern of Filipinos – poll
(UPDATE) CORRUPTION surged as the top concern of Filipinos, according to the Publicus Asia Inc. survey results released on Tuesday, the start of filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2025 elections. The survey, conducted from Sept. 15 to 19, 2024, showed that 18 percent of the 1,500 respondents view corruption as the top pressing issue that Filipinos believe requires the urgent attention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "This shift in concern has moved corruption ahead of other significant issues, such as rising prices and inflation (15 percent), the economy (12 percent), and poverty (11 percent), which continue to be key points of focus for the public," the polling firm said. Publicus Asia said the survey highlighted the evolving priorities of Filipinos as they adapt to the current socioeconomic climate. "While the public's concerns remain largely consistent, there is a notable shift in the ranking of these issues. Corruption now tops the list, reflecting a growing frustration with governance and accountability across different sectors of society," it said. Following closely behind is prices and inflation, which topped the list in the second quarter survey. The economy and poverty ranked third, further underscoring the public's desire for policies that directly address their day-to-day challenges. The survey also indicated that as the country moves into the next quarter, the primary concern for households is the fear of being unable to provide for their family's basic needs (14 percent). "This fear reflects the deep impact of ongoing economic uncertainties, which have been exacerbated by inflationary pressures and other socio-economic factors," the polling firm said. "This is followed by a similar concern, which is the fear of not being able to buy basic commodities due to prices (13 percent) and not getting enough pay (12 percent)," it added. Despite these challenges, seven in 10 or 71 percent of registered voters still reported feeling happy, showcasing the enduring resilience of Filipinos. Financial stability (50 percent) and good health (41 percent) emerged as the top goals for many, reflecting their desire for security amid ongoing economic uncertainties. The Pahayag third quarter survey is an independent, non-commissioned national survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. The members of the purposive survey panel were randomly selected from the online research panel marketplace of 200,000 registered Filipino voters maintained by the Singapore office of PureSpectrum, a US-based panel marketplace with a multinational presence.
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(UPDATE) CORRUPTION surged as the top concern of Filipinos, according to the Publicus Asia Inc. survey results released on Tuesday, the start of filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2025 elections.
The survey, conducted from Sept. 15 to 19, 2024, showed that 18 percent of the 1,500 respondents view corruption as the top pressing issue that Filipinos believe requires the urgent attention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"This shift in concern has moved corruption ahead of other significant issues, such as rising prices and inflation (15 percent), the economy (12 percent), and poverty (11 percent), which continue to be key points of focus for the public," the polling firm said.
Publicus Asia said the survey highlighted the evolving priorities of Filipinos as they adapt to the current socioeconomic climate.
"While the public's concerns remain largely consistent, there is a notable shift in the ranking of these issues. Corruption now tops the list, reflecting a growing frustration with governance and accountability across different sectors of society," it said.
Following closely behind is prices and inflation, which topped the list in the second quarter survey.
The economy and poverty ranked third, further underscoring the public's desire for policies that directly address their day-to-day challenges.
The survey also indicated that as the country moves into the next quarter, the primary concern for households is the fear of being unable to provide for their family's basic needs (14 percent).
"This fear reflects the deep impact of ongoing economic uncertainties, which have been exacerbated by inflationary pressures and other socio-economic factors," the polling firm said.
"This is followed by a similar concern, which is the fear of not being able to buy basic commodities due to prices (13 percent) and not getting enough pay (12 percent)," it added.
Despite these challenges, seven in 10 or 71 percent of registered voters still reported feeling happy, showcasing the enduring resilience of Filipinos.
Financial stability (50 percent) and good health (41 percent) emerged as the top goals for many, reflecting their desire for security amid ongoing economic uncertainties.
The Pahayag third quarter survey is an independent, non-commissioned national survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. The members of the purposive survey panel were randomly selected from the online research panel marketplace of 200,000 registered Filipino voters maintained by the Singapore office of PureSpectrum, a US-based panel marketplace with a multinational presence.
