A majority of Filipinos are willing to defend the Philippines should conflict arise.
According to the latest Tugon ng Masa survey by OCTA Research, 70% of respondents said they are willing to fight for the country, while 30% said they are either unwilling or undecided.
The highest proportion of respondents willing to defend the Philippines came from the National Capital Region at 79%, followed by Balance Luzon with 73%.
OCTA explained that the survey results reflect patriotism and a strong sense of collective identity.
It added that defending the country continues to serve as a “unifying moral anchor” for many Filipinos.
