Philippines

Filipinos Slightly Favor McCain; Majority No Preference

Forty-nine percent said election outcome makes a difference

October 21, 2008

The Philippines is one of only a few countries Gallup surveyed where citizens preferred John McCain to Barack Obama as the next U.S. president. In late May 2008, Filipinos slightly favored McCain (28%) over Obama (20%), though a slim majority did not express a preference.More ...

Most Filipinos See Ethnic Conflict Continuing

September 5, 2008

As the Philippine government ceases negotiations with a Muslim rebel group fighting for autonomy, Gallup reveals that 40% of Filipinos think that five years from now there will be about the same amount of conflict between ethnic groups in the country and 28% say there will be more conflict.

Filipinos Likely Among Hardest Hit by Food Prices

Nearly two in three reported struggling to afford food in past year

May 29, 2008

Nearly two-thirds of Filipinos surveyed before the recent rice crisis said they were unable to afford food at times in the past year, and a third reported going hungry. Among the highest reported in the region, these figures suggest Filipinos were especially vulnerable to soaring prices.More ...

Economic, Income Issues Simmer Ahead of Philippine Election

Filipinos satisfied with job creation efforts, but extremely pessimistic about economy

May 11, 2007

Election-related violence ahead of Monday's midterm ballot in the Philippines may be grabbing the headlines, but concerns about poverty and the country's economic future are crucial to the rest of the story. In 2006, 59% of Filipinos said they were satisfied with efforts to increase the number and quality of jobs. However, only 32% believed economic conditions in the country were good, and just 24% said they were getting better.More ...

Filipinos Lack Faith in Country's Violence-Plagued Elections

Majority expects vote-buying to occur in Monday's midterm ballot

May 10, 2007

Fierce partisan rivalry, violence, and accusations of corruption and election tampering are familiar themes throughout Philippine election history, and the pending May 14 local and congressional elections are no exception so far. Gallup's poll of Filipinos indicates that confidence in the honesty of elections in their country is low.More ...

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