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OCTA Research

OCTA Research is a think tank that conducts surveys on public opinion and socio-economic conditions in the Philippines. Recent surveys by OCTA have shown that Filipinos increasingly distrust China and view it as the greatest threat to Philippine sovereignty, while concerns over inflation are easing but poverty remains a significant issue with 45% of families self-rating themselves as poor.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Tue, August 26, 2025 at 7:43 PM

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Recent developments on OCTA Research

Wed, September 3, 2025 at 3:32 PM

OCTA survey: 62% unaware of vote buying in Eleksyon 2025

A recent OCTA Research survey revealed that 62% of Filipinos did not experience or personally know about vote buying in Eleksyon 2025, while 38% reported awareness of such incidents.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM

83% of Filipinos trust 2025 election results per OCTA survey

Eight out of ten Filipinos, or 83%, trust the results of the May 12, 2025 national and local elections, according to a Q2 2025 Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research.

Mon, August 25, 2025 at 12:34 PM

85% of Filipinos distrust China, OCTA poll shows

An OCTA Research Tugon ng Masa survey, conducted from July 12 to 17, revealed that 85% of Filipinos distrust China, which is consistent with previous findings.

Thu, August 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM

Filipinos' inflation worries decrease, OCTA poll shows

A recent OCTA Research survey indicates a notable decrease in the number of Filipinos prioritizing inflation as their primary national concern.

Mon, August 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM

39 Filipinos rescued from Nigerian scam operations arrive in PH

Thirty-nine Filipinos, victims of human trafficking from Nigeria, arrived in the Philippines on Monday night via Qatar Airways flight QR932.

Thu, August 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM

Palace vows to sustain anti-poverty, anti-hunger programs amid survey results

Malacañang has pledged to continue and sustain anti-poverty and anti-hunger initiatives following a recent survey indicating an increase in self-rated poverty among Filipino families.

Tue, August 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM

45% of Filipino families consider themselves poor in July: OCTA survey

An estimated 11.9 million Filipino families, or 45% of households, now consider themselves poor as of July, an increase from the previous quarter, according to a survey by OCTA Research.

Tue, August 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Food poverty surges 8% to 43% in July, says OCTA Research

Food poverty in the Philippines experienced a significant increase, rising by 8 percentage points from April to July, reaching 43% or approximately 11.3 million families, according to OCTA Research.

Thu, August 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM

AFP, PNP get high trust, performance ratings in OCTA survey

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) received high trust and performance ratings in the latest OCTA Research survey.

Wed, August 6, 2025 at 12:38 PM

Senate trust and performance ratings drop to record low

Senate Minority Leader Vicente "Tito" Sotto III expressed dismay over the latest OCTA Research survey results, which revealed a significant drop in the Senate's trust and performance ratings, falling below those of the House of Representatives.