First Research Wave Coming Soon
Independent Research
for the Philippines
PIIR is the Philippines' first independent, multi-pillar public opinion and socioeconomic research institute - producing quarterly data on trust, cost of living, public health, digital readiness, and more.
Why the Philippines Needs Independent Research
Overstretched Government Statistics
A 2025 PIDS policy note documents how the Philippine Statistics Authority's expanding non-statistical mandates have coincided with declining data quality across 16 household surveys. Critical datasets face delays, and evidence-based policymaking suffers.
Narrow Polling Focus
Existing survey organizations primarily conduct political preference polls and trust ratings. Neither SWS nor Pulse Asia produces comprehensive, multi-pillar socioeconomic barometers. Raw data access requires paid subscriptions.
Critical Public Health Data Gaps
While 97% of households have access to basic drinking water, only about half have safely managed water services. The Philippines has no household-level data on water filter usage or independent water quality perception data.
No Recurring Multi-Pillar Barometer
No institution does what the EU Eurobarometer does for Europe: a comprehensive, recurring, multi-topic survey that tracks change over time. The Asian Barometer covers the Philippines but only every 4-5 years.
What Sets PIIR Apart
Fully Independent
No government, political, or corporate affiliation. Strict editorial firewalls ensure zero influence from funders on published findings. PIIR publishes data, not advocacy.
Open Data
All anonymized raw data published alongside reports. Full questionnaires, sampling documentation, and weighting procedures made public. API access for researchers and developers.
Academic Rigor
Peer-reviewed methodology following AAPOR standards. Advisory board of recognized experts. Consistent, replicable methodology across waves for long-term trend analysis.
Six Research Pillars
A core module of tracking questions every quarter, plus rotating deep-dive modules cycling annually - modeled after the Eurobarometer's proven structure.
Trust in Institutions & Governance
Institutional trust, corruption perception, public service satisfaction, media credibility, democratic processes.
Cost of Living & Economic Wellbeing
Household expenditure, affordability, food security, housing, remittance dependency, regional cost of living index.
Public Health, Water Safety & Environment
Drinking water safety, healthcare access, PhilHealth satisfaction, environmental concerns, climate resilience.
Startup, Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Funding data, founder demographics, entrepreneurship perception, SME technology adoption, regional ecosystem scores.
Digital Readiness & Adoption
Internet access and speed, digital literacy, e-government usage, digital payments, AI awareness, cybersecurity.
Education, Employment & Social Mobility
Education quality, skills mismatch, job satisfaction, youth aspirations, social mobility, OFW intent.
Built on Academic Standards
Every aspect of PIIR's research design follows established best practices. Our methodology is peer-reviewed and our advisory board includes recognized experts from statistics, economics, political science, and public health.
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