Maximize Campaign Impact: Focus on Vote-Rich Bellwether Areas

In political campaigns, the difference between victory and defeat often hinges on the strategic allocation of resources. When time is short and resources are limited, targeting vote-rich bellwether areas becomes crucial. These regions, known for their predictive value and large voter bases, can make or break a campaign. Bellwether Areas are regions that historically predict …

Political Mapping: A Game-Changer for Election Campaign Management

The Philippine midterm elections are fast approaching and the political landscape is abuzz with alignments and realignments. Politicians are now looking at the filing of candidacy season this October 2024 evaluating which positions to seek, and gearing up for intense electoral battles. While obtaining a solid (and fat!) campaign chest is usually viewed as the …

Pandemic Hit, Did it Change the Ways of Research?

By: Armie Carizo The COVID-19 pandemic has been a catalyst for change across various sectors, and the world of research is no exception. As the pandemic unfolded, researchers were faced with unprecedented challenges and constraints, sparking a radical transformation in methodologies, collaboration, and data dissemination. This article explores the significant ways in which the pandemic …

Solistrat conducts crash course series on Environmental Scanning and Political Mapping

A little over month left for 2022 Philippine Elections, Solistrat started to give free crash course on environmental scanning (ES) and political mapping (PM) for select campaign managers on Saturday, April 2. The first session was attended by campaign managers and some of their team members from the provinces of Bataan, Zamboanga, and Bulacan. For …

Solistrat inks conduct of Survey for SCP’s RISE for Children Project

Solistrat spearheaded the conduct of the baseline study of the Save the Children Philippines’ (SCP) Resilient, Inclusive, and Safe Education (RISE) for Children in April 2021. The SCP, in partnership with its counterparts in Australia and Canada, implemented the RISE for Children Project to aid the education sector in the Philippines. The Project aims to …