Tangere's April 2024 survey results revealed that 54 percent of Filipinos support Charter change (Cha-cha), up from 52 percent in March 2024.
Of the 54 percent of respondents who supported Cha-cha, 19 percent “strongly agree,” while 35 percent “somewhat agree,” based on the survey results released on Monday, May 6.
Meanwhile, 8 percent “strongly disagree” and 11 percent “somewhat disagree” with Cha-cha.
The remaining 27 percent were unsure whether to support or oppose Cha-cha.
In March, 14 percent of Filipinos strongly agree with Cha-cha, 38 percent somewhat agree, 13 percent somewhat disagree, 5 percent strongly disagree, and 25 percent were unsure whether to support it.
In the latest survey, Class ABC (59 percent) and the Visayas (57 percent) showed the greatest support for Cha-cha, while Class E (50 percent) and Northern and Central Luzon (50 percent) showed the least amount of support.
Knowledge about Constitution ‘still low’
During the April survey, Tangere found that the level of knowledge regarding the 1987 Philippine Constitution went up but still low at 65 percent.
“The younger segment (71 percent) and Class ABC (71 percent) are significantly more knowledgeable about the 1987 Constitution, while married individuals are less informed (62 percent),” it said.
Meanwhile, it noted that despite the low level of knowledge, “majority of Filipinos are aware of Cha-cha, as well as economic Cha-cha, and the People’s Initiative.
Tangere added that more Filipinos were aware of the benefits of Cha-cha than its "downsides."
“The top perceived advantages are more jobs (72 percent), economic growth (70 percent), better wages (69 percent), and lower prices (66 percent), while the main downsides are displacement of locals (22 percent) and corruption (21 percent),” it said.
Tangere’s April 18 to 21, 2024 Public Opinion Survey on the Level of Support for Charter Change and the People's Initiative was conducted using a mobile-based respondent application, with a sample size of 1,500 participants.
The margin of error is +/-2.53 percent, with a 95 percent confidence level.