MANILA, Philippines–Seventy percent of Filipinos said they are willing to defend the country in a conflict against a foreign nation, a recent survey conducted by the OCTA Research Group revealed.
The survey, released [date not provided], showed a decline from an earlier survey in which 78 percent of respondents expressed readiness to fight.
The findings indicate that patriotic sentiment remains strong but fluctuates according to social, economic, and political factors. Survey results show that residents of Metro Manila reported the highest willingness to defend the country, while readiness varied across socio-economic classes and regions.
The survey provides insight into the current mindset of the Filipino population regarding national defense and reflects shifts in public opinion influenced by external conditions. OCTA Research Group regularly conducts surveys on social and political issues in the Philippines to track public attitudes.
