MANILA, Philippines – Results of a recent survey conducted by a…

Question Answered step-by-step MANILA, Philippines – Results of a recent survey conducted by a… MANILA, Philippines – Results of a recent survey conducted by a private firm showed that Filipino millennials are among the world’s most optimistic despite the political and economic conditions in the Philippines. In the survey released by financial advisory firm Deloitte on Sunday, April 16, 84% of Filipino millennials said they expect the social and political situation in the country to be better in the next 12 months. This is significantly higher compared to their counterparts in other countries with only 36% sharing their optimism. Filipino millennials’ optimism, however, is also tempered by the current issues. “While [Filipino millennials] feel good about the country and their own prospects for success, this sentiment is tempered by the reality surrounding them,” said Deloitte Philippines chief executive officer Greg Navarro. (READ: What you need to know about Filipino millennials) “But if you look at how millennials are getting involved – on social media, in the streets – you can say that they aren’t simply sitting back and letting these issues overwhelm them. They are making their voices heard and participating in the national dialogue,” he added.Millennials also have strong trust in government with 90% of them believing that the government can resolve the issues and that it has taken steps to address those problems. Economic outlookBased on the survey results, terrorism (40%), as well as crime and personal safety (35%), are the top concerns of Filipino millennials.Other points of concern for them include healthcare or disease prevention (29%), climate change and natural disasters (27%), and unemployment (24%).While unemployment is a key concern, 89% of Filipino millennials believe the country’s economic situation will improve this year. This is almost double the global average of 45% and even higher than the Southeast Asia average, which is at 53%.In terms of personal finances, 84% expect themselves to be financially better than their parents while 76% think they’ll be happier than the previous generations. These figures are still significantly better than the global averages, which stand at 26% and 23%, respectively.”Notably, lack of optimism regarding ‘social progress’ is most evident in Belgium, France, Germany, and the UK – nations that are now dealing with the reality of Brexit and the rise of far-right populism. Meanwhile, greater optimism is seen in the Philippines, Brazil, India, Indonesia, and Turkey,” Deloitte said. 97 | Comprehension Questions1. How are the Fillennials (Filipino millennials ) being described in the article?2. Are the Filpino millennials passive or active in their participation to the national issues/concerns.3. Do you think Fillennials have the trust and confidence to the present government? Justify your answer.4. What are the top concerns of the Fillennials?5. Compare and contrast the Fillennials to the world’s or global millennial Arts & Humanities Philosophy ETHICS 209 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)