Philippine Elections 2025 & the Economy: What’s at Stake?

May 12, 2025 – Filipinos head to the polls to vote for national and local leaders.

WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
Because elections = economic impact. The leaders we choose will shape how money flows, prices rise or fall, and jobs are created.

TOP ECONOMIC ISSUES ON THE BALLOT:

•  Inflation & Food Prices
  Onions, rice, oil—prices keep climbing. Voters want solutions.

•  Jobs & Livelihood
  Underemployment remains high. Freelancers, OFWs, and local workers look for stronger job security and growth.

•  Investments & Confidence
  Foreign investors are watching. Stable leadership means more business, more jobs.

•  Infrastructure & Digitalization
  Build, digitalize, and connect—candidates’ plans will shape roads, internet, and access.

 TWO ECONOMIC PATHS AFTER ELECTIONS:

✅ If Business-Friendly Leaders Win:

• Improved investor confidence

• Peso may strengthen

• More infrastructure projects

• Stable economic policies

❌ If Uncertain or Populist Leaders Win:

• Market instability

• Higher risk of capital flight

• Possible increase in national debt

• Slower economic growth

 WHAT VOTERS ARE SAYING:

“I’m not just voting for a person—I’m voting for lower prices and a better future.”
– Sheela, freelancer from Manila

“My sari-sari store won’t survive another price hike.”
– Rogelio, small business owner in Cavite

 THE BIG PICTURE:
Every vote affects your wallet.
The 2025 elections will decide how the Philippines recovers, grows, and builds a resilient economy for the next 6 years.

VOTE WISELY. IT'S YOUR FUTURE.