A global survey by Greenpeace and Oxfam has revealed that 84% of Filipinos support taxing oil, gas, and coal corporations to help communities recover from climate-related disasters. 

The study places the Philippines among the countries with the strongest backing for climate accountability measures, surpassing the global average of 81%.

The survey, conducted by Dynata from May 9 to 28, 2025, polled 1,200 respondents in the Philippines using computer-assisted web-based interviews and has a margin of error of ±2.83%. 

It found that 64% of Filipinos want the revenue from these taxes directed to aid for victims of floods, storms, droughts, and other climate-related events.

The Philippines also ranked first among the 13 countries surveyed—including India, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States—for the proportion of respondents, 85%, who said they would support political candidates who prioritize taxing polluters and the super-rich.

According to Greenpeace and Oxfam, the survey highlights growing public concern over the influence of fossil fuel corporations and wealthy elites on government policies. 

Filipino respondents expressed dissatisfaction with what they view as inadequate government action to counter the negative effects of polluting industries.

The study follows a recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice affirming that governments have the authority to hold polluters legally accountable for climate-related harm. 

Greenpeace and Oxfam noted that this ruling comes as millions of Filipinos continue to experience displacement and losses caused by successive extreme weather events.

The findings reinforce calls from environmental and rights-based groups for the government to enact stronger climate accountability measures, including the proposed Climate Accountability (CLIMA) Bill, which would mandate taxes on polluters to fund recovery efforts and support renewable energy programs.