Results of the April 2009 nationwide survey of research group IBON Foundation show that most Filipinos are not in favor of Charter change (Cha-cha).

Eighty percent (80%) of respondents who are aware of the current moves on Cha-cha said they do not approve of proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution. This is an increase from the 79.3% in the January 2009 survey round, and the 77.4% in October 2008.

The top three regions that registered the highest opposition to Cha-cha are Western Mindanao (95%), Central Mindanao (94.5%), and the Cordillera Autonomous Region (90.5%). In the National Capital Region, 88.8% are against amending the Constitution.

The latest IBON survey was conducted on April 17-26 among 1,496 respondents across various sectors and regions nationwide and has a margin of error of plus or minus three percent.

Below is the tabulation of results of the respondents’ perception on Charter change.