A July survey by private polling firm OCTA Research shows that a majority of Filipinos distrust China. Both outlets report that 64% of respondents say the Philippines should “somewhat distrust” or “strongly distrust” China. The results come from OCTA Research’s latest non-commissioned survey, according to the reports. The findings reflect a prevailing view among respondents rather than a specific government statement, with the question framed around the level of distrust the Philippines should have toward China. The coverage does not provide detailed breakdowns by region, demographics, or comparing trends against earlier surveys, and it does not specify the margin of error or the full set of survey questions. Overall, the two sources align on the key figure and interpretation: in the latest OCTA survey, 64% of Filipinos express distrust toward China, while the remaining share does not hold the same level of distrust as measured by the survey’s categories.