How bad is ageism in PH? Survey says 1 in 2 women refuse to say age Jul 13, 2021 11:00 AM PHT Rappler and Pond’s collaborated to develop this piece. For a nation that puts a high respect for the elderly, ageism is still prevalent in the Philippines as shown in a revealing new survey conducted by Pond’s among their Instagram followers. Age is still being considered a factor when hiring for some jobs. People are still expected to be in a socially-acceptable place in their lives once they hit a certain age. While both males and females are affected by ageism, this has become an extra sensitive issue for women.