Two-thirds see Philippine democracy as flawed due to corruption, misinformation

A non-commissioned survey by the Philippine Observatory on Democracy revealed that nearly two-thirds of Filipinos view Philippine democracy as flawed, citing issues like corruption, lack of government integrity, and bureaucratic red tape.

Ateneo School of Government dean Philip Arnold Tuaño presented the findings, noting that 64% see major problems with Philippine democracy, while 27% view them as minor.

Corruption and misinformation were cited by 67% and nearly half (49%) of respondents respectively as the biggest issues facing democracy in the Philippines.

The survey also found that only 20% of Filipinos consider Philippine democracy a 'full' democracy, while 10% admit to not understanding it at all.

Regarding past presidents, former President Rodrigo Duterte and late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. were viewed most favorably for their impact on democracy by respondents.

Democracy remains the most preferred type of government with around 41% of Filipinos supporting a democratic style of governance over authoritarianism, though a significant share (37%) said they do not care whether the government is democratic or authoritarian.