MANILA, Philippines—The Filipino youth remain hopeful of better governance despite corruption scandals wracking the current administration and heading to elections next year, according to findings of consultations made in observance of International Youth Day (IYD) last month. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said 49.5 percent of 235 young Filipinos, who took part in the consultations, remained “hopeful” of good governance. “Throughout the consultation the youth have been curious about how better leaders could be elected to govern the country,” UNDP told INQUIRER.net. On eligible voters among the Filipino youth, the Commission on Elections said there are 3.04 million voters aged 18 to 19, 7.98 million voters aged 20 to 24, and 7.37 million voters aged 25 to 29. We look forward to more Filipino youth doing the same,” he added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 27, 2021 06:11 UTC