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I was ardently following the surveys during the US elections to see the
shift in the tectonic plates of public opinion. Our own elections are
coming up in less than 18 months. That’s not a long time.
I am
presenting to you 10 questions below that I hope will not just
stimulate your interest but will provide this amateur opinion gatherer
some idea of how people are thinking.
If you do respond, please
put a numerical value (1 to 100) to the question (the higher the number
to show agreement with statement). If enumeration is being asked,
please state them. If it is a yes, or no question, answer
accordingly. If you are not answering all the questions, let me know
which questions you are answering by putting the question no., OK?
I
know this survey will fall short of a scientific sampling to reflect a
clear national consensus but his should be interesting.
OK, here goes:
1)
How much of what you see in Philippine life today reflect your own
values which you would wish to pass on to the next generation? (State
a number from 1 to 100)
2) Name 5 politicians or public figures in the Philippines you can believe in?
3) Are you better off now than you were ten years ago?
4) If you could enumerate the top three things that worry you about the Philippines, what would they be?
5) What are the top three qualities you want in the next President?
6) Are things getting better or worse in the Philippines?
7) Given the chance, would you migrate or choose to stay? Why?
8) Do you think the Philippines is headed in the right direction?
9) Which public persons (official, or personality)do you dislike and would want to see or hear less off?
10)
Which sectors of Philippine society (government, Church, military,
professionals, entertainment, academe, business, sports, media,
politics, etc. are still credible in your opinion?
11) Do you see yourself actively campaigning if a candidate of your choice presents him/herself?
1. 37
2. Kiko Pangilinan, Lito Osmena, Tomas Osmena, Mar Roxas, Drillon
3. Nope
4. Economy, dysfunctional values of our leaders, population and healthcare
5. Trustworthy, sincere and courageous
6. Worse
7. Am chosing to retire back home because of the weather and friends. But for the meantime, widening horizons to enhance knowledge and experience to be shared when I retire.
8. Nope
9. Marcoses, Estradas and the Arroyos
10 News editorials --(and not just any media)
11. yes
Here are my comments for the respective questions:
1. 30 - I think we really need a huge change in the Philippine Society. First will be the Educational System and everything will follow.
2. (1) Cory Aquino and Family (Son and Daughters )(2)Charo Santos (3)APO Hiking Society (JIM, Danny and Buboy) (4) Fr. Jerry Orbos (5) (?)
3. Far better and still hoping for the best
4. Filipinos becoming greedy of money and power and loosing self-respect, moral and dignity
5. (1) With high sense of self-respect and dignity, (2) with sound and intelligent judgement, (3) firm and sincere
6. We are getting worse, especially in the Governance; the Goverment is still Never Meant (to govern)
7. At first I did not want to migrate but fortunately I tried. I am holding an H1B Visa and looking forward to become a green card holder but still thinking for dual citizenship someday. I do want to serve the Philippines.
8. I don't think so.
9. The Philippine President (so disgraceful); I thought she would become a better one but to my dismay, she is a disaster.
10. Entertainment, I would think.
11. Not sure for now.
Thank you JIM.
Thanks too Joseph.
1) How much of what you see in Philippine life today reflect your own
values which you would wish to pass on to the next generation? (State
a number from 1 to 100)
Answer: 50
2) Name 5 politicians or public figures in the Philippines you can believe in?
Answer: Bayani Fernando, Kiko Pangilinan, Alfredo Lim, Noli De Castro, Cayetano siblings
3) Are you better off now than you were ten years ago?
Answer: No
4) If you could enumerate the top three things that worry you about the Philippines, what would they be?
Answer: Corruption in government, slow economic growth, growing poverty
5) What are the top three qualities you want in the next President?
Answer: Honest, Intelligent, Law abider
6) Are things getting better or worse in the Philippines?
Answer: Yes
7) Given the chance, would you migrate or choose to stay? Why?
Answer: Migrate. Better opportunity overseas.
8) Do you think the Philippines is headed in the right direction?
Answer: Not yet
9) Which public persons (official, or personality)do you dislike and would want to see or hear less off?
Answer: Mike Arroyo, Mike Defensor, Juan Ponce Enrile, Loren Legarda, Jejomar Binay
10)Which sectors of Philippine society (government, Church, military,
professionals, entertainment, academe, business, sports, media,
politics, etc. are still credible in your opinion?
Answer: Church
11) Do you see yourself actively campaigning if a candidate of your choice presents him/herself?
Answer: No
Austin,
Thanks for your answers.
Jim