Manila Bulletin
Filipinos favor diplomatic measures, removal of Chinese vessels in WPS to ease tensions — survey
A recent Pulse Asia poll revealed that over 60% of Filipinos desire a code of conduct in the South China Sea and want China to withdraw its coast guard and militia from the Philippines' exclusive economic zone.
The survey, conducted from May 5 to May 9, 2024, with 1,200 Filipino adult participants, indicated that 64% of respondents believe China should agree to a Code of Conduct (COC) to manage claimant countries' actions in the area.
Furthermore, 61% of those polled expressed that China should remove its coast guard and militia vessels from Philippine territory and maritime areas within its exclusive economic zone.
Additionally, 49% of the respondents suggested that China should compensate for the damage caused to coral reefs in the West Philippine Sea.
The poll also found that 39% of Filipinos want equitable trade relations with China, and 23% favor increased Chinese investments in the Philippines, particularly in manufacturing and agriculture.
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The Philippines and China have agreed to de-escalate and manage disputes in the West Philippine Sea following their recent bilateral consultation meeting.
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Over 30 Filipino-Chinese business groups are urging the Philippines and China to engage in dialogue for a peaceful resolution of tensions in the West Philippine Sea.
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US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson urged China to stop harassing Philippine vessels operating within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone, following a June 17 confrontation where Chinese Coast Guard vessels rammed Philippine Navy rubber boats.
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The Philippine Navy has observed a significant decrease in the presence of Chinese vessels in the West Philippine Sea, with 95 vessels monitored from June 25 to July 1, down from 129 the previous week.
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Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez highlighted the condemnation by lawmakers from the European Union and 23 other nations against China's aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).
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