Manila Bulletin Issue 15 April 2025
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Voters most likely to support candidates advocating for job creation, healthcare, food
security — survey. Manila Bulletin. https://mb.com.ph/2025/4/15/voters-most-likely-
to-support-candidates-advocating-for-job-creation
Mohammad Said, Najeela M. Fajardo, Eloisa L.
Manila Bulletin Issue 15 April 2025
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A VOTE FOR CHANGE: FILIPINOS CHOOSE ISSUES OVER POLITICS
The People Know What
They Need
A new SWS survey finds that
Filipinos are most likely to vote for
candidates who focus on job
creation, healthcare access, and
food security. But beyond the
numbers lies a moral decision
made by the people — one rooted in
knowledge, freedom, and
intention.
According to the survey, conducted
from March 15 to 20, an
overwhelming 92% of Filipinos are
inclined to support candidates who
advocate for increasing job
opportunities. This is closely
followed by 91% who prioritize Knowledge: The voters are aware that unemployment and
healthcare and agricultural lack of job opportunities are essential problems in the
development to ensure food country. They understand that addressing these issues are
security. Education, workers' rights, important for the future lives of Filipinos.
and poverty reduction were also Freedom: Voters freely express their opinions and
among the top concerns. preferences through surveys and through their votes. They
These preferences reveal not just have the liberty to choose leaders who align with their
practical needs, but a deeper priorities.
understanding of what the country Voluntariness: The decision to support candidates that
truly requires. In a time marked by focusing on job creation is made willingly by the voters.
inflation, unemployment, and They are not coerced but are motivated by the desire for a
public service gaps, the people are better future and improved quality of life.
clearly asking for leaders who offer In choosing candidates who focus on livelihood, well-being,
real solutions. and integrity, the Filipino voter takes a step forward — not
just politically, but morally. This is a moment where
This widespread voter sentiment is
democracy aligns with dignity, and where the vote
not just logical — it is morally right.
becomes more than a civic duty — it becomes a moral act.
When judged against the
framework of Human Acts, their
“When people vote with conscience and
choice aligns with ethical and
responsible decision-making. clarity, democracy wins.”
Mohammad Said, Najeela M. Fajardo, Eloisa L.