MANILA, Philippines: A majority of Filipinos are willing to fight for the Philippines should there be war with a foreign country, the latest Tanong ng Masa survey of independent research firm OCTA Research showed.
The poll conducted on December 10-14, 2023 showed that 77 percent of 1,200 respondents from across the country, or 8 out of 10 Filipinos, are willing to fight for the country.Among age groups, it was highest at 87 percent for ages 45 to 54.
The younger respondents followed, with 77 percent of those ages 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 saying they are willing to fight for the country, higher by three points than the 74 percent for the youngest age group, the 18- to 24-year-olds.The respondents were asked: 'If there is a conflict between the Philippines and a foreign enemy, are you ready to fight for your country?'Two out of 10 surveyed said they would not fight.
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