Economic development, farming, and food sustainability emerge as significant concerns for voters
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Looks like the most significant factors shaping Filipino voters' decisions for the May 2025 elections, as per a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, are the economy, social welfare, and healthcare.
The SWS survey, conducted across the nation from April 11-15, interviewed 1,800 registered voters aged 18 and above using face-to-face conversations. According to the survey, if elections had been held during the survey period, these were the issues that would likely sway voters:
- Job opportunities: An astounding 93% of respondents expressed their support for candidates promoting job creation.
- Agriculture and food security: Also garnering 93% of the vote, this focus aims to alleviate the inflationary pressures on everyday essentials and wages.
- Healthcare system improvements: With 91% backing, this priority underscores the need for a strong healthcare system for our citizens.
Additional concerns include:- Workers’ rights and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) welfare: Receiving 88% support.- Combating poverty and hunger: Gaining 87% of the vote.- Price control of goods and services: Important to 85% of respondents.- Equal access to education: Supported by a resounding 85% of the voters.- Climate change resilience: Gaining 83% support.- Illegal drug control: Receiving 80% of the vote.- Adoption of renewable energy: 79% of respondents are in favor.- West Philippine Sea sovereignty: Receiving 78% of the vote.- Anti-corruption efforts: Supported by 73% of the respondents.
It's worth mentioning that economic anxieties, particularly job scarcity and escalating costs, are major concerns for Filipino voters. [Source: Stratbase ADR Institute]
- In the bustling city of Cebu, we find a vibrant culture and economy, where discussions on the upcoming elections often revolve around job opportunities and agriculture, as demonstrated by the recent SWS survey.
- Interestingly, the health-and-wellness sector is also a key concern for many voters, with a strong majority advocating for healthcare system improvements and climate change resilience.
- The education sector is not left behind, as equitable access to education is a priority shared by 85% of the voters, stressing the importance of strengthening the future for Filipino children.
- The 2025 elections are not just a battle of policies and politics, but also a fight for food-and-drink affordability, as price control of goods and services is deemed significant by 85% of respondents.
- A strong finance industry is essential for the health of the economy, and many voters see this as a crucial aspect of their choice for candidates, with Adoption of renewable energy and West Philippine Sea sovereignty also high on the agenda.
- In the midst of the modern world, traditional and general news outlets continue to serve as platforms for voter education, interviews, and debates, shedding light on the various issues that shape the decisions of the 1,800 respondents included in the SWS survey.
- The survey also revealed the importance of workers' rights and Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) welfare, receiving an impressive 88% support from the voters.
- Efforts to combat poverty and hunger have gained substantial support in the Philippines, with 87% of the respondents expressing their concern and need for action on this front.
- Anti-corruption is a pressing issue, with 73% of the respondents believing that it's crucial for candidates to have a clear policy on this matter.
- The upcoming elections in May 2025 will undoubtedly be shaped by the collective concerns and opinions of these 1,800 voters, as they aim to elect officials who will have a lasting impact on science, finance, lifestyle, and policy-and-legislation in the Philippines.
