A SURVEY ON THE YOUTH’S ASSESSMENT OF PGMA’S 1YR PERFORMANCE IN OFFICE (June 15-July 1, 2005) by
THE INSTITUTE FOR NATIONALIST STUDIES
Introduction
Background z
Last February and May of 2004, the Institute for Nationalist Studies (INS) have conducted 2 surveys regarding the electoral preference of the youth.
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The results showed that PGMA did not enjoy considerable support from the youth sector.
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After more than a year, the INS would like to determine if the level of support of the youth has been affected by recent political developments.
Introduction
Background z
From the perspective of the youth sector, this survey aims to determine the following: ¾
PGMA’s performance on: z z z z z z
Education Employment Social Services Respect for Human Rights Peace and Order Public Trust
Introduction
Background ¾
Over-all approval rating of the youth sector
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Recommendations for PGMA’s course of action
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Preferred course of action of the youth sector
Introduction
Methodology z
A survey questionnaire was formulated to measure the mentioned objectives and was distributed to 1,000 respondents aged 13-35 years old within Metro Manila from June 15 to July 1, 2005
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Results are limited to descriptive analysis
Introduction
SAMPLING POPULATION ¾The sampling method used was the cluster sampling technique which yielded the following figures:
PMI (42)
UE (50)
UST (50)
6%
6% UP (150)
5%
17%
Sampaloc (50) 6%
Culiat HS (50)
PUP (150)
6%
18%
Quirino HS (50) 6%
Ramon Magsaysay
ADMU (100)
HS (50)
12%
6%
Caloocan (100) 12%
Introduction
GENDER
Demographic Data
Female (426) 51%
Male (416) 49%
Introduction
AGE 27 yrs old (1) 33 yrs old (5) 1% 0%
26 yrs old (7) 1%
29 yrs 30old yrs(5) old (6) 31 yrs old 34 (2) yrs old (4) 1% 1%
28 yrs old (9)
0%
0%
32 yrs old (1) 0%
35 yrs old (3) 0% 13 yrs old (8)
1%
1%
25 yrs old (9)
14 yrs old (81)
1% 24 yrs old (5)
10%
1% 23 yrs old (25)
15 yrs old (41)
3%
5%
22 yrs old (23)
16 yrs old (73)
3%
9% 21 yrs old (52)
17 yrs old (155)
6%
18%
20 yrs old (56)
19 yrs old (115)
7%
14% 18 yrs old (156)
Introduction
Employment Status
Out of School (39) 5%
Self-Employed (15) 2%
Unemployed (27) 3%
Worker (14) 2%
Housewife (26) 3%
Student (721) 85%
RESEARCH FINDINGS
Research Findings
Did you vote for PGMA last 2004 elections? Yes (49) 6%
No (267) 32%
Was not able to vote/non-voter (526) 62%
Research Findings
What did PGMA do for the education sector? Others (5) 1%
Added budget (48) 6%
Increase in tuition (28) 3% Improved facilities (57) 7%
None (704) 83%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
What did PGMA do for employment?
Added jobs (63) 7% eased wages (38) 5%
Improved working conditions (45) 5%
Others (5) 1%
None (691) 82%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
What did PGMA do to social services? Others (9) 1%
Improved health services (29) 3%
Added housing projects (45) 5% Improved public works and highways (37) 4%
Increase in taxes (722) 87%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
Does PGMA respect human rights? Yes (56) 7% No 506) 60%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Maybe (280) 33%
Research Findings
What did PGMA do to keep the peace and order? Others (7) 1%
Solved drug problems (38) 5%
Destroyed terrorists (126) 15% Lessen robbery and prostitution (80) 10%
None (591) 69%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
Was PGMA able to solve corruption in the government? Yes (21) 2%
No (663) 79%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Maybe (158) 19%
Research Findings
Was PGMA an effective president? Yes (48) 6% Maybe (247) 29%
No (547) 65%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
What do you think should PGMA do?
None (48) 6%
Others (55) 7%
Stay in office (43) 5%
Call for Unity (201) 24%
Resign from office (495) 58%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Research Findings
If PGMA will be removed from office, what or who do you think should change PGMA’s administration? Civilian-military junta (40) 5%
None (21) 2%
Constitutional successor (97) 12%
People's democratic council (251) 30% New president through snap elections (433) 51%
Margin of Error of +/-2
Research Findings
What do you think should the youth do to help the country? None (47) 6%
Others (70) 8%
Fight for our rights and welfare (287) 34%
Margin of Error of +/- 2
Unite in removing PGMA from office (303) 36%
Support PGMA (135) 16%
SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
Summary
Is the Youth Sector Satisfied with PGMA’s Performance?
Summary
Subject: Education
GRADE:
Passed
Failed
Based on the statistical analysis conducted, most of the youth surveyed (83%) think that PGMA did nothing for the education sector. Only 13% think that PGMA did improved the education sector. Instead she slashed the budget for education to its lowest level and permitted private school-owners to increase their already high tuition fee rates. There is a higher deficiency of teachers, classrooms, books, chairs and tables.
Based on the statistical analysis shown previously, the youth sector exhibits a clear evaluation of PGMA’s performance based on the different concerns of the youth and the society. Though there was no comparison made between choices or test how one’s choice is affected by his school and age, there is an overwhelming accordance among the youth that there are issues that PGMA failed to address. More that a half of the youth perceives that PGMA failed to do her job as shown by the 65% of the respondents who views that PGMA was not effective and a very low
Summary
Subject: Employment
GRADE:
Passed
¾ No substantial increase in wages ¾ High unemployment rate ¾ Union busting and harassments
Failed
Summary
Subject: Social Services
GRADE:
Passed
¾ Low budget for social services ¾ Privatization of social services ¾ More taxes to be paid
Failed
Summary
Subject: Respect for Human Rights
GRADE:
Passed
Failed
¾ Rampant killings of journalists and activists ¾ Anti-Terrorism Bill ¾ Violent dispersals of rallies and strikes
Summary
Subject: Peace and Order
GRADE:
Passed
Failed
¾ More jueteng, drug and kidnapping syndicates ¾ Higher crime rate
Summary
Subject: Public Trust
GRADE:
Passed
¾ Election fraud ¾ Involvement in Jueteng syndicate ¾
Failed
Summary
Over-all Rating
GRADE:
Passed
Failed
Summary
What’s Next? 59% of the youth recommends that PGMA should
RESIGN
IMMEDIATELY