The growing tension as our nation approaches the 2022 elections could confuse some on their choice of leaders. Speculations on who will secure seats in the government have been circulating in the media. Polls, interviews, and surveys have been conducted by different institutions and news outlets. It has been an avenue to show who is currently winning and evaluate the contribution of your vote.

Generation Z has been politically involved in today’s situation. Upon observing social media as their leading choice of platform, they have been active in engaging with political conversations. Despite the conflicting views, education is present. What was learned in their universities are then applied to forum and discourse. And for the awareness of others, student councils of different universities in the Philippines initiated Presidential surveys. Through online platforms and usage of Facebook react buttons, the leading choice among the younger generation is determined.

Results showed that Vice President Leni Robredo topped the university Presidential surveys. Such institutions include Ateneo, Far Eastern University (FEU), Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), University of the East (UE), Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), Our Lady of Fatima University (OLFU), National University (NU), Bulacan State University (BSU), Bicol University, Xavier University, and others. This implies that Gen Z generally looks for a leader with consistency and accomplishments. The grounds where they stand are built upon years of learning from educators and their founders. Supported with intellectual enlightenment, they opt for a person with integrity. Carrying out past experiences like the manner of voting for a probable leader to represent a chosen student body. 

Surveys exist to guide individuals. By producing knowledge interpreted from a series of numbers, people can predict the future facet of a government. Although these are facts, not all pre-election polls can be reliable. Data can be easily manipulated and issues may still occur that would change the course of elections. 

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect the view of POLITICO.PH

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Kristine Mae D. Cruz is a senior student of Communication at Far Eastern University-Manila and is currently an intern at Brown Bag Communications Inc. under PageOne Media. As a student, she has developed skills in research and writing articles for websites and magazines. Writing has been a passion of hers as well as the occasional binge-watching of historical documentaries. With media as her line of industry, she intends to seek the truth and create unbiased content as a representative of the Fourth Estate.

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