5 Thesis Topics on Campaign Spending and Transparency in Philippine Elections

Discover the top 5 thesis topics on campaign spending and transparency in Philippine elections. Perfect for Political Science, Public Administration, and HUMSS students who want impactful research ideas.

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Realyn Manalo

7/21/20252 min read

Source: GMA News Online

Let me convince you to make this a thesis.

The Commission on Elections just published the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures of all national candidates for Eleksyon 2025. On paper, these documents are a window into how power is bought. One senator spent nearly 180 million pesos. Thirteen others crossed the 100-million mark. The numbers are bold, but the truth behind them is even louder. Are these reports honest, or just polished lies for the public to accept?

Here is what’s really wrong. Campaign spending in the Philippines has become a game of who can afford to buy visibility. But the SOCEs raise more questions than answers. Do they truly reflect the money flow? Or are they designed to look clean while hiding the real deals behind closed doors? Until someone digs deeper, elections will remain a playground for the rich. This is where you step in.


Who Can Use These Topics

This research is ideal for students and professionals pursuing the following courses or strands:

College Programs:

  • Political Science

  • Public Administration

  • Economics

  • Communication and Media Studies

  • Accountancy and Business Administration


Senior High School Strands:

  • HUMSS

  • GAS

  • ABM

5 Thesis Topic Ideas

1.Campaign Spending and Voter Preference in Eleksyon 2025

This research explores whether higher reported campaign expenditures directly influenced the popularity and voter support of senatorial candidates.

Target Respondents

  • Registered voters

  • Political campaign staff

  • Election watchdog groups

2.Transparency of SOCEs and Public Trust in the Electoral Process

This study examines if publishing SOCEs affects how much people trust the honesty and fairness of national elections.

Target Respondents

  • College students

  • Civic groups

  • Ordinary voters

3.Media Exposure and Campaign Expenditures of 2025

Senatorial Candidates

This study looks at whether the sources of campaign donations influence the future legislative agenda of winning senators.

Target Respondents

  • Media monitoring organizations

  • Social media analysts

  • Campaign strategists

4.Donor Influence and Policy Priorities of Winning Candidates

Looks into how visible safety protocols influence students' feelings of security and attendance.

Target Respondents

  • Political analysts

  • Legislative staff

  • Advocacy groups

5.Public Awareness of SOCEs and Voter Accountability

This research focuses on whether people actually review SOCEs and if this awareness changes how they view candidates after elections.

Target Respondents

  • Youth voters

  • Teachers and community leaders

  • Election volunteers

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