The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the public’s high level of trust and satisfaction, as shown in the latest OCTA Research survey, reflects the people’s confidence in the military’s professionalism and commitment to serve.
In a statement Wednesday, October 22, the AFP expressed gratitude to the men and women in uniform whose “professionalism and selfless service” continue to earn public respect across the country.
Results of OCTA’s “Tugon ng Masa” survey, conducted from September 23 to 30, showed 73 percent of adult Filipinos trust the AFP and are satisfied with its performance—equivalent to a net trust score of +66 and a net satisfaction rating of +68.
The survey also highlighted growing public awareness on national security issues, with 83 percent of Filipinos recognizing the importance of defending the West Philippine Sea, 78 percent expressing confidence in the AFP’s ability to protect the country from external threats, and 80 percent supporting stronger defense partnerships with the United States and allied nations.
The nationwide poll involved 1,200 respondents aged 18 and above and showed consistently high trust levels across regions and social classes, including Mindanao, the National Capital Region, and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Acknowledging the people’s continued confidence, the AFP vowed to sustain efforts toward building a “strong, modern, and credible Armed Forces” anchored on transparency, discipline, and the unwavering duty to protect the nation.
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