A recent nationwide survey has revealed a significant gap between ambition and accomplishment among Filipinos when it comes to their New Year's promises. According to the latest Veritas Truth Survey (VTS) by Catholic Church-owned Radio Veritas, only 23.4 percent of respondents completely fulfilled their resolutions for the year.
Breaking Down the Resolution Achievement Rates
The survey, conducted from December 1 to 25, 2025, gathered responses from 1,200 individuals across the Philippines. It presented a detailed picture of how Filipinos fared with their annual goals. While nearly one in four managed to hit all their targets, the largest group, comprising 38.3 percent of respondents, reported fulfilling about 75 percent of their resolutions.
Another 34 percent stated they accomplished half of what they set out to do. A smaller segment, making up 4.3 percent of those surveyed, admitted to achieving only a quarter of their goals. The VTS analysis emphasized that the low rate of total fulfillment highlights a common struggle to turn aspiration into consistent action.
Age and Gender: Key Factors in Goal Success
A deeper look at the data uncovers striking patterns across different age groups. The survey found that older Filipinos demonstrated higher success rates. A majority of adults aged 60 and above, along with those in the 31 to 59 age bracket (38.4%), reported fulfilling 75 percent of their resolutions.
In contrast, the story was different for younger adults. The largest share of Filipinos aged 21 to 30, at 46.7 percent, achieved only 50 percent of their goals. Analysts suggest that older adults benefit from greater life experience in setting realistic targets, more established routines, and potentially fewer destabilizing financial and work pressures compared to their younger counterparts.
When examined by gender, the results showed both men and women had nearly identical rates for achieving 75 percent of their goals—38.3% for males and 38.6% for females. However, a notable difference appeared in the category of perfect fulfillment. Here, 26.5 percent of women reported meeting all their resolutions, compared to 23.4 percent of men.
What the Findings Mean for Filipinos
The VTS commentary noted that the minimal overall gender gap challenges stereotypes about goal-setting abilities. The slightly higher perfect completion rate among women might point to differences in planning detail or the role of social accountability networks. The survey carries a margin of error of ±3 percent, providing a reliable snapshot of national trends.
These findings offer valuable insights as another year approaches. They underscore the importance of setting achievable goals and understanding the personal and societal factors that influence our ability to see them through. For many Filipinos, the journey from resolution to reality remains a work in progress.
