A Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Institute finds broad public support for the Philippines to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through alliances with other countries. The poll was conducted from May 3 to May 7, 2026, among 1,500 respondents. Results show that 86% of respondents agree that the Philippines should defend the WPS alongside partner nations, while 3% disagree. Another 11% are undecided. The survey asks respondents to consider cooperation with “like-minded” countries, citing the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Korea. Both reports emphasize the same overall figures and the same set of referenced partner countries. The survey results are presented as reflecting Filipino public sentiment about how the government should approach defense and sovereignty concerns in the WPS, particularly through coordinated efforts with allies rather than acting alone.
Poll finds most Filipinos support allied defense of the West Philippine Sea
A Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Institute finds broad public support for the Philippines to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) through alliances with other countries...
- A Pulse Asia survey (commissioned by Stratbase Institute) is conducted May 3–7, 2026 among 1,500 respondents.
- 86% of respondents agree the Philippines should defend the West Philippine Sea (WPS) alongside partner nations.
- 3% disagree, while 11% are undecided.
- The survey cites like-minded partner countries including the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Korea.
- The findings reflect public support for government action to defend sovereignty in the WPS using alliances.
Most Filipinos favor alliances with like-minded nations, particularly the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada and South Korea, to defend the country’s sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to the latest Pulse Asia survey commissioned by Stratbase Group and released on Wednesday. The survey conducted from May 3 to May 7 found that 86 […]...Keep on reading: Survey: Filipinos want gov’t to defend WPS with allies
8 hours agoMANILA, Philippines — Almost nine in 10 Filipinos believe that the Philippines should ally with like-minded nations such as the United States, Japan, Australia, Canada, and South Korea to defend its sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a Pulse Asia survey revealed. The survey, commissioned by the Stratbase Institute, was conducted from May 3 to 7, 2026 among 1,500 respondents. It found that 86 percent agreed that the country should defend the WPS alongside partner nations. Only 3 percent disagreed, while 11 percent were undecided. READ: Survey: Filipinos trust US most to help protect WPS The findings were shared in […]...Keep on reading: Survey: 86% of Filipinos favor alliances with nations to defend WPS
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