CICP Flash Survey: Filipino Creators Demand Lifestyle Downgrades and Consequences for Corrupt Officials at #TrillionPesoMarch

Manila, Philippines — September 22, 2025

The Creator and Influencer Council of the Philippines (CICP) has released the results of a flash survey conducted in real time during the #TrillionPesoMarch. The survey gave creators the chance to voice their stance on corruption at the same moment Filipinos nationwide marched for accountability.

Key Findings

Naming Names: 72.5% of creators say they should publicly call out corrupt individuals — provided there is verified evidence .
Barriers to Action: Nearly half (47.8%) hesitate due to fear of backlash, while 31.9% feel hindered by hopelessness — the belief that “walang mangyayari” .
What Creators Need: 49.3% want access to fact-checking resources; 30.4% seek stronger backing from their fellow creators .
Who Should Be Audited Next: Beyond DPWH, creators pointed to the Office of the Vice President first, followed by the Bureau of Customs, PhilHealth, Department of Education, Department of Agriculture, and Sangguniang Kabataan .
Flood Control Case: DPWH officials directly involved were ranked as the most urgent to be held accountable, followed by linked government officials, the Discaya case figure, and lastly, contractors .
Visible Consequences: 89.9% demand that proven corrupt officials have their assets frozen, funds returned, jail time served, and be barred from office. Many emphasized the importance of a visible “lifestyle downgrade” to show ill-gotten wealth has been stripped away .
Family, Spouses, and Nepo Babies: Half of creators (50.7%) believe relatives of corrupt individuals — such as spouses and so-called “nepo babies” — should also be held accountable, while 47.8% believe they should only if they knowingly participate and benefit .
Affiliations: 53.6% believe creators who openly support corrupt figures — and creators directly related to corrupt figures — should be called out .

Survey Snapshots

To further illustrate transparency, the raw survey images are included below. These reflect the actual choices and rankings provided by participating creators during the 10-hour flash survey period.

Voices from the Creator Community

The flash survey was not only about numbers but about conviction. Creators expressed the urgency of action through their own words:

“We don’t need to be resilient if we’re given the country we deserve. Today showed the strength of the people in this country and they deserve the love they give it.” — @vincevelasco23
“For so long we’ve been made to believe that corruption is normal, but it should never be. It’s time we demand better — for ourselves and for the generations after us.” — @pipaykipayy
“We’ve been using our platforms to influence our audiences with the products, brands, or causes that we believe in. It’s high time that creators should also use their platform to raise awareness and encourage fellow content creators to speak out on the most pressing issues our country continues to face.” — @renzmchl
“Corruption has conditioned generations of Filipinos to survive in broken systems, but behavior can be rewired. Accountability must be visible and non-negotiable if we want culture to change. Outrage is the first step, but we must demand consequences at every level: from the smallest violations to the biggest scandals.” — @kiaabrera
“It’s never been about sides, but about standing together for our country. United as one, we hold on, and finally, in the cracks of a broken system, hope finds its way in.” — @doyzkie
“Corruption robs Filipinos of their future, and today we raise our voices to demand integrity, justice, and true accountability from those in power.” — @jaycelleplayda

Methodology

The flash survey consisted of 10 questions answered within a 10-hour window, conducted simultaneously with the #TrillionPesoMarch. This format was designed to capture the immediate sentiments and convictions of creators while the rally unfolded nationwide.