MAJORITY of Filipinos want the Philippines to assert its territorial rights in the West Philippine Sea, the latest Tugon Ng Masa (TNM) survey commissioned by OCTA Research showed.
The poll conducted from July 22 to 26 showed 70 percent of respondents wanted the government to resolve the issue diplomatically and peacefully.In terms of region, the Visayas had the highest percentage of respondents who believe that the Marcos administration should prioritize defending territorial rights in the disputed waters.Part of the WPS is being claimed by China, which has stepped up intrusions in the area.
Forty-one percent called for expanded diplomatic initiatives with countries within and outside the region to reduce tension in the WPS, while 40 percent wanted joint maritime patrols and exercises with ally countries prioritized.Only 2 in 10 Filipinos, or 19 percent, want to set aside the maritime dispute and focus on the joint economic development of the area.
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