MANILA — A recent survey conducted by OCTA Research indicates that 61 percent of Filipinos support President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s response to the ongoing dispute between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
The fourth quarter Tugon ng Masa Survey, conducted from December 10 to 14, shows a notable increase from the third quarter, with three percentage points higher approval.
Only eight percent of respondents disagreed with the government’s approach, while 31 percent remained undecided on the matter.
The National Capital Region recorded the highest approval rating at 67 percent, while Mindanao had the lowest at 52 percent.
Additionally, respondents from socioeconomic class D showed the highest agreement, with 64 percent supporting the government’s stance.
The survey, with 1,200 respondents, carries a margin of error of plus or minus three percent.
(By el Amigo/MNM)
