About DIGITS
Integrated electoral data. Measured dynasties. Accountable governance.
PhilDIGITS exists to make Philippine political and socioeconomic data easier to access, understand, and use. Electoral and local government data are produced across many agencies, but they are often fragmented and difficult to work with — for citizens, journalists, researchers, and policymakers alike. This project brings that data together, measures what has been hard to measure, and shares it openly.
Our vision
- We believe that accessible, credible, and interpretable data are essential to democratic accountability. PhilDIGITS aims to be a durable national data commons — a place where anyone can trace how political power is distributed and exercised across the country, and use that understanding to ask sharper questions of those in office.
Objectives
01. Integrate electoral and local government data from 1992 to 2025, covering 82 provinces and 1,493 municipalities.
02. Measure political dynasties through the Dynasty Index, capturing their depth, persistence, and entrenchment.
03. Enable analysis of how dynastic concentration relates to outcomes such as corruption, poverty, and local development.
04. Make data usable, not just available — through dashboards, narratives, and clear documentation.
05. Support evidence-based policy and informed public deliberation on governance.
Towards change
- PhilDIGITS is built on a simple premise: when fragmented records become integrated, interpretable, and credible, people engage more critically with politics.
Sustainability & Future Extensions
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New Election Cycles
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Corruption Index
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Thematic Modules
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Contact & Support
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General Inquiries
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