Summary of all 12 prompts to Perplexity (July 2025) including answers, each with special consideration of the possibilities to successfully introduce Gradido in the Philippines. Orientation framework for vision, piloting and practical steps on the ground.

1. economic and social situation

The Philippines is economically dynamic with robust growth, but there are still deep social divides: Poverty, inequality, natural disasters and a state apparatus riddled with corruption weigh heavily on the country. Many people do not benefit from growth, and rural regions and marginalized groups are often left behind.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido can help alleviate poverty and inequality by making participation possible for everyone. The Active Basic Income creates basic security, while rewards for the common good and environmental funds work precisely where the government and the traditional economic system fail.

2. income and standard of living of different groups

The urban population, OFWs (migrant workers) and the middle class benefit the most. Rural, indigenous and poor population groups are disadvantaged in several ways and have little chance of social advancement.

Gradido impulse:
The triple bottom line (active basic income, public budget, equalization and environmental fund) would systematically enable participation for rural, poor and indigenous communities for the first time - as a bridge to greater regional self-efficacy and fair distribution.

3. importance of labor migration and remittances

Around 10 % of the population work abroad. Their remittances are vital for many families, but they also come with social and emotional burdens.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido could strengthen local economic cycles so that fewer people are forced to migrate. Pilot projects could specifically involve families of OFWs in order to anchor stability and dignity locally.

4. causes of poverty and inequality

The causes are historical, structural and political: land distribution, oligarchic structures, institutional weakness, corruption, low social security and recurring natural disasters.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido does not undermine oligarchies, but strengthens the "ground" - the common ground. Open participation, local projects and a genuine culture of appreciation as a counterweight to the power of concentrating structures.

5. importance of the common good and solidarity

Values such as bayanihan (neighborly help), solidarity, family cohesion and a sense of community are deeply rooted and carry us through crises.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido fits into this culture like a glove - it makes altruistic action visibly valuable and recognizes voluntary commitment and family cohesion as cornerstones of the new economy.

6. educational situation of disadvantaged children

Poverty, a lack of infrastructure and a lack of support mean that many children from poor, rural or migrant families have little access to a good education.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido can help to cover the "invisible costs" of education and enable families to give children time and energy for learning. Particularly effective: Designing and rewarding educational projects as a public service.

7. health, social security and pensions

Official systems exist, but they often do not reach the poorest, rural and informal population groups sufficiently. Many people can only support themselves through family or NGO aid.

Gradido impulse:
The Active Basic Income ensures basic security regardless of status. Common good points for care, neighborhood help and personal initiative - especially in rural areas - act as a gap filler where the official systems fail.

8. recognition of care work and commitment

Volunteer work and neighborhood help are highly valued culturally. Care work, on the other hand, especially professional care, often remains invisible and underpaid - many emigrate.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido makes care, education and community work systematically visible and rewarded for the first time. This places the country's "silent heroes" at the center of appreciative attention and strengthens the motivation of the community.

9. attitude towards innovation, digitalization, alternative models

Society is very open to innovation and digitalization, although there are regional and social differences in access. Alternative economic models, social enterprises and participatory financial systems are increasingly being discussed and in some cases practiced.

Gradido impulse:
The digital openness enables fast, flexible piloting of digital Gradido projects. The need for alternative and participatory economic systems meets pre-existing structures in civil society that Gradido can build on directly.

10. community-based economy and digital incentives for the common good

There are numerous community-based projects (coops, ecological initiatives), participatory budgeting and digital wallets. Parallel currencies are not yet widespread, but there is a great deal of openness.

Gradido impulse:
Gradido could be docked directly to local projects as a digitally supported public benefit bonus system - initially as a connectable funding mechanism, and later possibly as a regional complementary currency. Particularly suitable: Housing, climate, disaster relief and community projects.

11. potentials and challenges of introducing Gradido

Great social and economic potential: wealth distribution, social participation, resilience, environmental protection. Challenges: Social awareness change, legal framework, practical implementation, genuine inclusion, scalability, confidence-building communication.

Gradido impulse:
Strong social cohesion, digital skills and experience with community-oriented projects are ideal starting points. Key to success: Holistic, participatory pilot projects with local partners, placing great emphasis on education and cultural translation.

12. international cooperation, NGOs, development projects

International actors, NGOs and government development projects are key to innovation, knowledge transfer and networking. They help to overcome crises, test new solutions and strengthen local empowerment, but are also under regulatory pressure and must legitimize themselves in the local context.

Gradido impulse:
Close cooperation with proven NGOs and local networks is worth its weight in gold for the introduction. Gradido should be positioned as a contribution to existing development goals (SDGs, climate, poverty reduction) and as an innovation "from the community for the community" - not as a competitor, but as a complement and amplifier.

CONCLUSIONS. With its solidarity, its experience of crisis, its sense of community, its innovative spirit and openness, the Philippines offers an exceptionally fertile environment in which to introduce Gradido with love and strength. It is crucial to build on the existing cultural, social and technical strengths, to bring local and international actors together in conversation and action and to develop Gradido from the bottom up with heart, patience and respect - always in the light of participation, appreciation, hope and the creative development of potential.

Further questions

1. religions in the Philippines

• The Philippines is the only predominantly Christian country in Asia. Around 80-85 % of the population are Roman Catholic.
• About 5-10 % belong to Protestant churches (e.g. Independent Philippine Church, Methodists, Baptists).
• Around 5-10 % are Muslims, mainly in the south (Mindanao, Sulu archipelago; Bangsamoro group).
• There are smaller groups of Buddhists, Hindus, followers of indigenous faiths and a few non-denominational people.

2. languages

• The official language is Filipino (based on Tagalog).
• English is an official language with equal rights and is widely used in public life, administration, education and business.
• Over 170 regional and indigenous languages are spoken, including Cebuano, Ilokano, Hiligaynon, Waray and many more.

3. weather and climatic conditions

• The Philippines have a tropical, mostly hot and humid climate.
• There are three seasons:
  • Day-init or day-araw (the hot dry season; March to May)
  • Day-ulan (rainy season; June to November, frequent typhoons)
  • Diurnal (cool dry season; December to February)
• Average temperatures: 25-32 °C, very high humidity.
• The archipelago is one of the countries most affected by natural disasters worldwide (regular typhoons, floods, earthquakes, sometimes volcanic eruptions). 4 min 4. form of government
• The Philippines is a presidential, democratic republic.
• There is a president (currently Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.) who is both head of state and head of government.
• A bicameral parliament consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
• Administrative structure: The country is divided into 17 regions, including Bangsamoro, an autonomous Muslim region.

5. currency and exchange rate

• The national currency is the Philippine Peso (PHP, "₱").
• The exchange rate fluctuates, as a current guideline:
  • 1 Euro ≈ 60-62 PHP
  • 1 US dollar ≈ 56-58 PHP
• Prices change on a daily basis, so please check again before larger transactions.

6. number of inhabitants

• The population is around 113-115 million people (estimated 2024).
• The Philippines is the second most populous country in Southeast Asia after Indonesia and one of the most populous countries in Asia.