82% of Filipinos trust US to help protect national interests

A recent Pulse Asia survey reveals that 82% of Filipinos trust the United States to assist the Philippines in safeguarding its national interests.

Commissioned by the Stratbase Group, the poll indicated that the US is significantly trusted compared to other nations for helping the Philippines assert its rights.

Japan followed with 64% trust, with Canada and Australia also ranking high at 58% and 51% respectively.

Other countries like South Korea, the United Kingdom, the European Union, and Taiwan received lower trust ratings.

China, despite its claims in the West Philippine Sea, garnered only 11% trust, placing it ninth in the survey.

India was at the bottom with 4% trust.

Stratbase Group CEO Prof. Victor Andres Manhit stated that the survey results highlight public awareness of China's actions in the West Philippine Sea and recognition of genuine allies.