Survey: Filipinos want gov’t to defend WPS with allies
Most Filipinos favor alliances with like-minded nations, particularly the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada and South Korea, to defend the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Group and released on Wednesday. The survey conducted from May 3 to May 7 found that 86 percent of respondents agreed the government should defend the WPS with like-minded countries in accordance with the 2016
A recent survey indicates that a significant majority of Filipinos want their government to collaborate with allied nations to safeguard the West Philippine Sea. The poll revealed that 86 percent of respondents believe the Philippines should partner with like-minded countries, such as the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Korea, to defend its sovereign rights in the disputed waters, aligning with the 2016 arbitral ruling. This sentiment was particularly strong in Mindanao, with 91 percent agreeing on the need for collective defense.
This survey highlights a strong public mandate for the Philippine government to pursue international partnerships to assert its maritime claims and uphold international law in the face of ongoing territorial disputes.
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