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Midterm Elections Study Midterm Elections Study February 2013 Midterm Elections Study Problem Statement and Survey Objectives With the nearing of elections, it is important to attain a better understanding of what the general Ateneo population seeks in the government, and consequently, their senators of choice in the upcoming national midterm elections. In doing this, the study aims to: Identify the top 12 candidates to Ateneo students Identify the top 5 political parties to Ateneo students Identify the characteristics and qualifications sought by Ateneo students in selecting a government official Identify the issues Ateneo students find most urgent for government to tackle Methodology The study was conducted through self-administered survey disseminated to 200 respondents who are eligible voters (registered and non-registered) in the upcoming national midterm elections in May 2013. The sample size was calculated with a 7% margin of error and 95% confidence level. See Appendix for the demographics of the respondents and the survey instrument used in the study. 1 Midterm Elections Study Results and Data Analysis A. Top Senatorial Candidates Gordon, Richard 71% Hontiveros, Risa 69% Aquino, Bam 65% Escudero, Francis 63% Cayetano, Alan Peter 57% Legarda, Loren 48% Zubiri, Juan Miguel 37% Pimentel, Aquilino III 34% Poe, Grace 33% Trillanes, Antonio IV 32% Magsaysay, Ramon Jr. 32% Angara, Juan Edgardo 27% Madrigal, Jamby 24% Ejercito, JV 18% Binay, Nancy 17% Enrile, Jack 16% Cojuangco, Tingting 15% Hagedorn, Edward 14% Honasan, Gregorio 14% Villar, Cynthia 13% Casino, Teodoro 12% Magsaysay, Mitos 10% Macedo, Ernesto 9% Villanueva, Eddie 7% de los Reyes, John Carlos 7% Alcantara, Samson 4% Penson, Ricardo 4% Seneres, Christian 4% David, Rizalito 4% Llasos, Marwil 4% Falcone, Baldomero 3% Belgica, Greco 3% Montano, Ramon 3% Richard Gordon (71%) and Risa Hontiveros (69%) topped the preferred senatorial candidates of Ateneans. Bam Aquino and Francis Escudero had a close race, at 65% and 63%, respectively. Ranking fifth was Alan Peter Cayetano, with 57% of the respondent; and at sixth was Loren Legarda with 48%. Juan Miguel Zubiri, Aquilino Pimentel III and Grace Poe ranked seventh through ninth, respectively, garnering very narrow margins at 37%, 34%, and 33%, respectively. Antonio Trillanes IV and Ramon Magsaysay Jr. tied up at the tenth and eleventh at 32%. Juan Edgardo Angara garnered 27%, putting him at the 12th spot among Ateneans’ top senatorial candidates. 2 Midterm Elections Study Only 25% of the respondents had a complete list of senators to vote, while half (50%) voted for at least 8 senators. Meanwhile, 5 respondents (3%) did not vote any of the senatorial candidates. B. Top Party List None 43% Gabriela 9% AKBAYAN 5% Ang Ladlad 5% Bayan Muna 4% Akap Bata 4% Anakpawis 3% Kabataan 3% Anak Bayan 2% ACT Teachers 2% An Waray 2% Buhay 2% Kalikasan 2% PWD 2% A TEACHER 1% Aangat Tayo 1% Agham 1% Agri 1% Alay Buhay 1% Green Force 1% Manila Teachers 1% PACYAW 1% 1-Utak 1% ABS 1% AGAP 1% Agila 1% Ako 1% Alagad 1% Alyansa ng OFW 1% AMA 1% Amor Seaman 1% Ang NCIP 1% ANL - LADLAD 1% ARARO 1% I - UTAK 1% Liberal Party 1% Una ang Pamilya 1% 1 - AANI 1% 3 Midterm Elections Study Gabriela (9%), Ang Ladlad (5%) and Akbayan (5%) led the poll for party-list. Bayan Muna followed at 4%; Akap Bata at 4%; Anakpawis and Kabataan at 3%, and several others at 2% and 1%. Meanwhile, majority of the respondents (43%) did not vote for any party list. C. Qualities Sought in a Government Official Honesty 4.83 Commitment/Dedication 4.76 Knowledge of Work 4.64 Intelligence 4.55 Loyalty 4.32 Sympathy for the Poor 4.14 Self-confidence 3.87 Reputation 3.84 Charisma 3.56 1 2 3 4 5 Ateneo students found honesty (84% of the respondents rating it as very important, or 5), commitment/dedication (77%) and knowledge of work (71%) to be significantly more important than the other qualities. This was followed by intelligence (59%), loyalty (56%) and sympathy for the poor (42%). The last three qualities, reputation (32%), self-confidence (29%) and charisma (18%), were deemed to be significantly less important. By assigning corresponding values to the importance level of the qualities with 5 as very important, and 1 as not important at all, the average scores reflect the overall importance set by Ateneans on each characteristic (as shown in the figure above). 4 Midterm Elections Study D. Pertinent Issues Education 4.8 Corruption 4.72 Poverty 4.66 Unemployment 4.42 Health 4.28 Environment 4.24 Peace 4.08 Freedom of Information 4.07 Trade and Commerce 4 Foreign Relations 3.84 1 2 3 4 5 In light of common and recent issues in the Philippines, education (80% gave a rating of 5, or very urgent), corruption (77%) and poverty (71%) scored significantly higher among the issues that urgently need addressing by the government. These were followed by unemployment (52%), health (44%), environment (40%) and freedom of information (36%). The remaining three issues, peace (28%), trade and commerce (26%), and foreign relations (24%) were considered to less urgent. By assigning corresponding values to the importance level of the qualities with 5 as very urgent, and 1 as not urgent at all, the average scores reflect the issues Ateneans feel must be addressed immediately (as shown in the figure above). 5 Midterm Elections Study Appendix Survey Demographics Sex School SOH 4% SOSS 22% Male Female 49% SOSE 51% 15% SOM 59% Age Voter Profile 22 18 4% 21 16% No Answer 21% 8% Not 19 Registered 20% 35% Registered Voter 57% 20 39% 6 Midterm Elections Study Survey Questionnaire Good day! We’re conducting a survey about the upcoming national midterm elections. Please take a few moments to answer this brief questionnaire. We appreciate your honesty and we assure you of the confidentiality of your answers. Thank you! Age _____ Sex: M ○ F ○ School: SOH ○ SOM ○ SOSE ○ SOSS ○ Are you a registered voter? Yes ○ No ○ A. Who are your top 12 senatorial candidates? Vote at most 12 names. 1 ______________________________________ 2 ______________________________________ 3 ______________________________________ 4 ______________________________________ 5 ______________________________________ 6 ______________________________________ 7 ______________________________________ 8 ______________________________________ 9 ______________________________________ 10 ______________________________________ 11 ______________________________________ 12 ______________________________________ B. What party-list will you vote for? 1 ______________________________________ C. Rate the following characteristics/qualities you seek in a government official. 5 – Very important; 1 – Not important at all Charisma 1 2 3 4 5 Commitment/Dedication 1 2 3 4 5 Honesty 1 2 3 4 5 Intelligence 1 2 3 4 5 Knowledge of Work 1 2 3 4 5 Loyalty 1 2 3 4 5 Reputation 1 2 3 4 5 Self-Confidence 1 2 3 4 5 Sympathy for the Poor 1 2 3 4 5 Others, specify: ____________ 1 2 3 4 5 D. Rate the following pertinent issues, based on the need for urgent action. 5 – Very urgent; 1 – Not urgent at all Corruption 1 2 3 4 5 Environment 1 2 3 4 5 Freedom of Information 1 2 3 4 5 Health 1 2 3 4 5 Peace 1 2 3 4 5 Education 1 2 3 4 5 Poverty 1 2 3 4 5 Unemployment 1 2 3 4 5 Trade and Commerce 1 2 3 4 5 Foreign Relations 1 2 3 4 5 Others, specify: ____________ 1 2 3 4 5 7 Senatorial Candidates Party-List Candidates Alcantara, Samson 1-ABILIDAD Akapbata Ang NCIP 1st KABAGIS Angara, Juan Edgardo 1BAP Akbayan ANGKLA Kabataan Aquino, Bam 1GANAP Guardians Ako ACT-CIS Kalikasan Belgica, Greco 1JAMG AKB Append Kalinga Binay, Nancy 1-CARE AKMA-PTM ABS KAKUSA Casiño, Teodoro 1-AAMOVER Alay Buhay APEC Ang Kasangga Cayetano, Alan Peter 1-AAAP Alagad ARAL AA-Kasosyo Cojuangco, Tingting 1-AANI ANAD ALE KAABAY David, Rizalito 1-UTAK AFPSEGCO ALA-EH Katribu de los Reyes, John Carlos A Blessed ARARO AMOR Seaman LPGMA Ejercito, JV AMA AAMA AASENSO Magdalo Enrile, Jack Aangat Tayo ABP-Bicolnon Ating Guro MTM Phils Escudero, Francis Abakada Guro ACT Teachers Atong Paglaum Manila Teachers Falcone, Baldomero Abang Lingkod ARC BH Migrante Gordon, Richard Abante KA AVE Bayan Muna OFW Family Club Hagedorn, Edward ABAMIN Allumad Binhi PBB Honasan, Gregorio Abante Retirees AMS Bayani Pasang Masda Hontiveros, Risa ATM AGHAM BUHAY PACYAW Legarda, Loren Abono Alyansa ng OFW Butil 1Bro-PGBI Llasos, Marwil AI Party CIBAC PWD Maceda, Ernesto ABROAD ABA Senior Citizens Piston Madrigal, Jamby ALIM AMIN COCOFED PBA Magsaysay, Mitos ADAM Anakpawis Coop-NATCCO Ang Minero Magsaysay, Ramon Jr. ADING AWAT Mindanao DIWA 1-SAGIP Montaño, Ramon Agbiag An Waray FIRM 24K SMART Penson, Ricardo ADA AAMBIS-Owa GABRIELA BANTAY Pimentel, Aquilino III Agri AG Green Force TUCP Poe, Grace ATING Koop Ang Profile 1-Aalalay UMALAB KA Señeres, Christian AKO BAHAY Ang Ladlad 1-LAMBAT Una ang Pamilya Trillanes, Antonio IV A TEACHER ALIF 1-PABAHAY UNIMAD Villanueva, Eddie A-IPRA AMA KAP VFP Villar, Cynthia Agila Ang Nars KLBP YACAP Zubiri, Juan Miguel AGAP .
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