77% of Filipinos see US as top ally vs Chinese coercion

A recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by We Protect our Seas (WPS) revealed that 77% of Filipinos consider the United States their top ally in addressing Chinese coercion in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

This sentiment was consistent across all major island groups, with Metro Manila showing the highest confidence at 82%, followed by Luzon (81%), the Visayas (77%), and Mindanao (65%).

Japan was named as a preferred ally by 45% of respondents, followed by Australia (30%), Canada (29%), and the United Kingdom (25%).

The survey, conducted from September 27 to 30, 2025, involved 1,200 respondents nationwide with a ±2.8% margin of error.

WPS stated that these findings underscore the robust Philippine-US alliance and the public's strong belief in Washington's commitment to regional stability and international law.

The Philippines and the US have a long-standing defense partnership, reinforced by a Mutual Defense Treaty dating back to the 1950s.