Public Perspectives on Transportation
We are confident that this survey provides valuableinsights into the Public Perspectives on Transportation are explored in four key areas. The sample of 1,502 respondents ensures a high level of accuracy, with a margin of error of ±3 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. Subnational estimates for regions have varying margins of error from ±6 percent for Metro Manila, balance Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. This survey was conducted from November 22 to 29, 2023. Read document below for full study results Survey Type: Panel Survey Availability: PDF, Web Visualization: Not yet available Please complete the form to request a copy of the study. Your name Your email Your contact number Your message (optional) Δ Data Visualization
Food Security: Exploring the Availability, Accessibility, Utilization, Stability, and Sustainability
The survey was conducted over a two-week period. The research team followed a comprehensive process, including instrument preparation, data gathering, result analysis, and report compilation. The survey received 1,502 responses, ensuring a representative sample of the population. The respondents were stratified based on regional distribution, reflecting the demographic proportions derived from the 2020 national census. Read document below for full study results Survey Type: Panel Survey Availability: PDF, Web Visualization: N/A Data Visualization
‘AI’ Generates Highest Sad Reactions on Top Posts
Commonly referred to as AI, has become a prominent topic of discussion in various fields and industries. Its presence and impact can be felt in areas such as technology, healthcare, finance, and even daily life. Recognizing the significance of AI, Capstone-Intel Corporation conducted a study to gauge public perceptions and reactions towards this groundbreaking technology. Notably, the study revealed that the public expressed the strongest feelings of sadness towards the top posts available online. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. It is committed to helping its clients solve problems, find solutions, grow markets and constituencies, build reputations, navigate risks, manage crises, and be the country’s leading private research and intelligence agency Background Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that typically require human intelligence. It has the potential to revolutionize various industries and sectors, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and customer service. It can automate repetitive tasks, enhance decision-making processes, and improve efficiency and productivity. The history of AI dates back to ancient times, with the concept of intelligent machines found in various mythologies and folklores. However, the modern development of AI can be traced back to the mid-20th century. In 1956, the field of AI was officially established as a research discipline during the Dartmouth Conference, where renowned scientists and mathematicians came together to explore the possibilities of creating intelligent machines. Despite the ethical implications associated with AI, including concerns related to privacy, bias, and unemployment, it is important to acknowledge the numerous advantages that artificial intelligence can bring to humanity. Methodology The study was conducted between June 18, 2023 and December 18, 2023. Capstone-Intel utilized its social listening tools to scan publicly available Facebook pages for the posts mentioning “AI” and “Artificial Intelligence.” In this study, there were no specific demographics or personal data that were tracked. Reaction distributions The keyword “AI” has garnered a substantial number of Facebook reactions like 3,534,834 (48.2%) Like, 2,182,146 (29.7%) Love, 1,227,449 (16.7%) Haha, 172,128 (2.3%) Sad, 160,368 (2.2%) Wow, and 60,161 (0.8%) Angry reactions. Meanwhile, for the keyword “artificial intelligence” has generated the following response: 246,814 (44.3%) Like, 222,045 (39.9%) Love, 43,866 (7.9%) Haha, 26,061 (4.7%) Wow, 14,582 (2.6%) Sad, and 3,831 (0.7%) Angry reactions. Top posts AI The keyword “AI” generated significant engagement on a variety of Facebook pages belonging to news agencies and influencers. Notably, the GMA News Facebook page achieved an impressive engagement score of 48,712.5, followed by the Ivana Alawi Facebook page with 26,849.5, and another GMA News post with 24,768.9. The post on the GMA News Facebook page received a total of 72,654 (63.07 %) Sad reactions, 22,688 (19.70%) Angry, 10,936 (9.49%) Likes, 3,921 (3.41%) Wow, 3,321 (2.88%) Haha, and 1,680 (1.46 %) Love reactions. Similarly, the post on Ivana Alawi’s Facebook page generated 175,979 (73.02%) Love reactions, 62,922 (26.11%) Likes, 1,891 (0.78%) Wow, 176 (0.07%) Haha, 32 (0.02%) Sad, and 9 (0%) Angry reactions. Lastly, the second GMA News post received 51,748 (41.42%) Haha reactions, 32,618 (26.12%) Sad, 20,924 (16.75%) Angry, 12,149 (9.73%) Likes, 3,986 (3.19%) Love, and 3,485 (2.79%) Wow reactions. Upon reviewing the top posts, it is evident that the post from the news agency has garnered a significant number of sad reactions. The introduction of AI sportscasters by the news agency has been met with strong disapproval from the public. One online user expressed their opinion, which was echoed by many others, stating that “an AI may not possess the capability to effectively convey the emotional ups and downs of a game, thereby diminishing viewer engagement.” Artificial Intelligence The keyword “artificial intelligence” also elicited varied responses from online users across different top posts. Specifically, the post from the Philippine Star received 12,152 (45.45%) Love reactions, 9,625 (36%) Like, 4,882 (18.26%) Wow, 59 (0.22%) Haha, 11 (0.04%) Sad, and 7 (0.03%) Angry reactions. The next post in line is from ABS-CBN News, which received 53,159 (58.22%) Love reactions, 36,401 (39.86%) Like, 980 (1.07%) Haha, 480 (0.53%) Wow, 280 (0.31%) Sad, and 12 (0.01%) Angry reactions. The post with the third highest number of reactions is from Discover Antique, Philippines. It garnered a total of 6,701 (57.81%) Haha, 2,611 (22.52%) Love, 1,219 (10.52%) Like, 915 (7.89%) Wow, 91 (0.78%) Sad, and 56 (0.48%) Angry reactions.
SMNI in hot water; gets more negative presence online, data shows
A recent social listening report conducted by Capstone-Intel Corporation that aims to gauge the online presence of Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI) showed that the news network’s online presence is negative – adding that the recent issue involving SMNI adds up to the increasing negative mentions for the network. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. It is committed to helping its clients solve problems, find solutions, grow markets and constituencies, build reputations, navigate risks, manage crises, and be the country’s leading private research and intelligence agency. Background Swara Sug Media Corporation (SSMC) owns the franchise for SMNI, which runs over a variety of platforms around the Philippines, including free TV, many digital channels, and cable TV affiliates. SSMC also operates a radio station network across the country. SMNI is a broadcasting branch of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) led by Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, a Filipino televangelist and religious leader. On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises charged two SMNI members with contempt for rudeness and reluctance to answer inquiries, including the source of information that Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez had spent P1.8 billion on travel expenses. The TV network was accused of peddling fake news, which is against the terms of the franchise it was given under the Republic Act 11422. The House committee began investigating the matter last week. Methodology Capstone-Intel Corp. examined the online presence of SMNI in the country as a topic of discussion from November 6, 2023, to December 6, 2023, by utilizing all publicly accessible posts from social and non-social media platforms in order to gather the sentiments of the public about the news network. Facebook Performance Capstone-Intel found that the SMNI garnered a 62,001.4 engagement score for its 2,111 total post count, which yielded over 208,432 total reaction count. When broken down, “Facebook like” accounts for 63.1 percent of the total reactions, with 131,569. Followed by “Facebook love” with 38,385 reactions (18.4 percent), “Facebook haha” with 33,677 (16.2 percent), “Facebook wow” with 1,967 (0.9 percent), “Facebook angry” with 1,654 (0.8 percent), and “Facebook sad” with 1,180 reactions (0.6 percent). Looking at the data, the majority of “Facebook like” and “Facebook love” reactions can be seen as positive due to the turnout of the reactions, but it can be seen that most of these posts social media users reacted to are about the fake news peddling allegations towards the SMNI. Online mentions Capstone-Intel likewise revealed that the SMNI received 87.5 percent negative mentions, and the remaining 12.5 percent were positive mentions. This means that the article mentions the brand was mostly angled negatively. It is also worth noting that SMNI received 61,525,797 social media reach, while its non-social media reach yielded over 3,804,541 non-social media reach. Top posts In terms of top posts, the top post for “SMNI” was a Facebook post from content creator Rendon Labador, discussing the “fake news” of SMNI, which received a 6,421.3 engagement score. This was followed by a Facebook post from Salafi Media Philippines, which featured SMNI’s Quiboloy. This post yielded a total of 1,988.0 engagement score. The third most engaging post for SMNI was also a Facebook post from Atty. Mark Tolentino yielded a total engagement score of 1,801.3.
Super Mario Bros.: A Classic Game that Continues to Capture ‘Likes’
Video games for most people, if not all, serve as a great way for people to escape the harsh realities of life, or at least the problems that they are currently facing. These games may stem from something such as an assassin trying to save the world or even a 10-year-old catching and taming different monsters to fight other monsters. However, it is hard to ignore the classics—those video games that started it all. Amongs these influential titles is the iconic Super Mario Bros. In this analysis, Capstone-Intel Corporation explores the enduring reputation of Super Mario Bros. within online communities. Capstone-Intel is a high-impact research company that uses innovative research technologies, tools, and methods to convert data and information into breakthrough insights and actionable intelligence outputs. It is committed to helping its clients solve problems, find solutions, grow markets and constituencies, build reputations, navigate risks, manage crises, and be the country’s leading private research and intelligence agency. Background Super Mario Bros. is a seminal video game that was developed and published by Nintendo. It was released in 1985 for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The game follows the adventures of the Italian plumber Mario and his brother Luigi as they traverse the Mushroom Kingdom in order to rescue Princess Peach from the villainous Bowser. Super Mario Bros. is credited with revolutionizing the platforming genre and setting the standard for future video games. The history of Super Mario Bros. dates back to the early 1980s when Nintendo’s president, Hiroshi Yamauchi, wanted to create a game that would showcase the capabilities of the newly released NES console. He gave the task to a young designer named Shigeru Miyamoto, who developed the concept of a plumber named Mario navigating through a series of levels filled with obstacles and enemies. Miyamoto drew inspiration from his childhood experiences exploring the countryside and caves near his home in Japan. He also incorporated elements from his previous game, Donkey Kong, such as the jumping mechanics and the character of Mario. Super Mario Bros. was released in Japan in September 1985 and quickly gained popularity due to its innovative gameplay, vibrant graphics, and catchy soundtrack. It was later released in North America and Europe, where it achieved even greater success. The game’s success led to the creation of a franchise that has spawned numerous sequels, spin-offs, and merchandise. Super Mario Bros. is often regarded as one of the greatest video games of all time and has left a lasting impact on the gaming industry as a whole. Methodology From November 28, 2022 to November 28, 2023 Capstone-Intel utilized its social listening tools in order to scan publicly available Facebook accounts for their posts that mention “Super Mario Bros.” It should be noted that there were no specific demographics or personal data that were tracked. Facebook performance According to the data obtained from Facebook, the engagement score for the keyword “Super Mario Bros.” was recorded as 19,194.3. This score was derived from a total of 1,448 posts, 8,722 comments, and 10,726 shares. Additionally, it has received a total of 75,961 reactions. A breakdown of the 75,961 reactions reveals that 48,491 (63.80%) were Likes, 24,259 (31.90%) were Love reactions, 1,099 (1.40%) were Haha reactions, 2,016 (2.70%) were Wow reactions, 61 (0.10%) were Sad reactions, and 35 (0.00%) were Angry reactions. Dominant reaction, top stories The top story that involved Super Mario Bros. was posted by Ry-Spirit Art on Facebook, wherein they posted their fanart on social media about the beloved franchise. This post was able to garner 5,890 (69.5 percent) Like reactions, 2,543 (30 percent) Love reactions, 27 (0.3 percent) Haha reactions, 9 (0.1 percent) Wow reactions, 2 (0.1) Sad reactions, and 1 (0.1 percent) Angry reaction. This led to an engagement score of 2,516.6 The second highest engagement comes from the official McDonald’s Facebook page. In this post, they are advertising the Super Mario Bros. happy meal toys. This post was able to garner 822 (50.2 percent) Like reactions, 646 (39.5 percent) Love reactions, 4 (0.2 percent) Haha reactions, and 165 (10.10 percent) Wow reactions. This was able to reach an engagement score of 723.6. Finally, the third highest top story is from the Facebook page of KCC Mall of Marbel, specifically the showing times of the Super Mario Bros Movie. It was able to gather 62 (32.5 percent) Like reactions, 127 (66.5 percent) Love reactions, and 2 (1 percent) Wow reactions.
Survey on the Filipinos Investing in Cryptocurrency
Survey on the Awareness of Filipinos Cryptocurrency The emergence and growth of the cryptocurrencies market have garnered tremendous global interest and attention in recent times. Nevertheless, the degree of cognizance among the Filipino populace regarding this innovative digital currency is an area that requires further exploration. To this end, the Capstone-Intel Corporation undertook a research investigation to obtain empirical data on the extent of awareness and comprehension of cryptocurrencies within the country. Aligned with this objective, a nationwide survey was conducted by Capstone-Intel from May 1 to May 10, 2023. The study findings indicate that 1,204 participants are aware about the concept of cryptocurrency. Of this group, 42% had made investments in this emerging asset class. Read document below for full study results Survey Type: Panel Survey Availability: PDF, Web Visualization: Available Data Visualization
