• Overseas Filipino Comprehensive Survey

    Please answer all questions as completely and honestly as possible. Your responses are confidential and will be used for research and policy purposes only.

  • The Overseas Filipino community has played a vital role in Philippine society and development, contributing significantly to their families, communities, and the national economy. The OF Comprehensive Survey is conducted by the Ateneo School of Government, in partnership with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Philippines. The survey seeks to examine the contemporary experiences of OFs and how these experiences may shape identity, political values, and social attitudes and behaviors.

    By sharing your experiences, you can help us better understand the realities and perspectives of overseas Filipino today.

  • Informed Consent Form

  • Before proceeding, please review the informed consent form for this survey. It explains the purpose of the study, how your data will be used, and your rights as a respondent.

    You may access the informed consent form here:
    Informed Consent Form Link 

    [Ethics clearance for this study has been obtained from the Ateneo de Manila University Research Ethics Committee (AdMUREC).]

  • By continuing with this survey, you confirm that you have read and understood the informed consent form and voluntarily agree to participate.*

  • Demography and Personal Background

  • 2. What is your gender?*
  • 4. What is your civil status?*

  • Overseas Filipino Profile

  • 8. Which of the following best describes your citizenship or residency status in your host country? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
  • 9. Where do you plan to retire? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
  • 11. What is your approximate monthly income from your work abroad (approximate in PHP)?*
  • 12. On average, how much do you send as remittances to the Philippines per month? (approximate in PHP)*

  • LEGITIMACY EVALUATIONS

  • Trust in Public Institutions

  • 13. How would you rate the following political leaders? This is based on what you know, have read, or have heard about them, even if you were not yet born or were too young to remember their time in office.*
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  • 14. In the Philippines, how much do you trust each of the following institutions?*
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  • 15. In your host country, how much do you trust each of the following institution? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • Democratic Evaluations

  • 16. Based on what you know or remember from his time in office, to what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about the Martial Law period under Ferdinand Marcos Sr. (1972–1986)?*
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  • 17. How satisfied are you with the current state of governance in the following countries? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • 18. In your opinion, how much corruption is there in the public sector or government of the following countries? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • 19. How much do government policies in each country affect your daily life? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • Public Services

  • 20. Based on your or your family’s experience, how easy or difficult was it to obtain the following services from the Philippine government? If you or your family have not tried to access the service, please choose “Have not tried.”*
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  • Economic Satisfaction

  • 21. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements: (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • 22. In case of emergency, do you or your household have immediate access to credit or loans?*
  • 22.a. What will be your source of cash or credit? Please check all that may apply.*
  • 23. Do you feel that your current savings are enough to cover an emergency or unexpected expense?*
  • 24. If you lose your job abroad, how long could you and your family sustain your current lifestyle using savings alone?*
  • 25. Thinking about your experiences in your workplace abroad, please indicate whether each of the following statements applies to you.*
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  • SOCIAL AND POLITICAL VALUES

  • 26. For each statement, would you say you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree?*
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  • 27. How interested would you say you are in politics in the following areas? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • IDENTITY FORMATION

  • Citizenship

  • 28. Regardless of legal status, do you identify as a citizen of the Philippines or a citizen of your host country? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
  • 29. Given your experience living abroad, how strong is your sense of Filipino identity now?*
  • 30. How proud are you of the Philippines in each of the following?*
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  • 31. Personally, how important do you think each of the following is for being a good citizen?*
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  • Religiosity

  • 32. Apart from weddings and funerals, how often do you attend religious services these days?*
  • 33. Independently of whether you attend religious services or not, would you say you are....?*

  • POLITICAL PARTICIPATION

  • 34. In the past three (3) years, have you contacted the following because of problems you have experienced or any complaints regarding government policies?*
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  • Philippine Elections

  • The next set of questions are focused on your participation in the Philippine elections.

  • 35. Since becoming eligible to vote, how would you describe your voting participation?*
  • 35.a. Think of the most recent election where you voted. Which mode did you use to vote?*
  • 36. Did you vote in the 2022 Philippine elections?*
  • 37. On the whole, how free and fair was the last national elections, held in 2022. Was it...*
  • 38. Which of the following 3 character traits are most important for you in voting for a candidate? Please choose 3 among the following:*

  • SOCIAL NETWORK

  • 39. How often do you get news or political information about the Philippines from each of the following sources?*
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  • 40. How often do you get news or political information about your host country from each of the following sources? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • 41. How often do you share your political opinions to each of the following? (Note: The host country refers to the country where you are currently residing and working in.)*
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  • Social Media Behavior & Engagement

  • 42. How much time do you spend on Social Media per day?*
  • 43. In the past three (3) years, have you done any of the following?*
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  • 44. Do you follow these social media accounts for updates on Philippine politics?*
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  • 45. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about social media and Philippine politics?*
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  • HOUSEHOLD DECISION-MAKING

  • 46. In your household, who handles..*
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  • FGD Sign up

  • Thank you for completing this survey. We will also conduct a follow-up focused group discussion (FGD), lasting approximately one hour, to gain deeper insights into participants' experiences and perspectives. If you are willing to be invited to participate in a follow-up FGD, please tick the checkbox below. Checking the box indicates your interest in being contacted about the discussion only and does not obligate you to participate. Participation in the FGD will remain entirely voluntary.*

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    Thank you for your time and participation in the OF Comprehensive Survey. If you have any questions or would like more information about this research, please feel free to reach out to the Principal Investigator of the study, Dr. Imelda Deinla, via policycenter.asog@ateneo.edu or (02) 426 6001 ext. 4643.

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