75% of Filipinos prefer pro-Philippine rights candidates

A recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey commissioned by Stratbase Consultancy shows that seventy-five percent of Filipinos prefer candidates who advocate for asserting Philippine rights against China's actions in the West Philippine Sea.

Deputy Speaker David Suarez highlighted that this overwhelming support reflects the Filipino people's desire for a strong, independent future and underscores their rejection of foreign powers infringing on national sovereignty.

House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio Gonzales Jr. noted that the survey results would bolster the administration-backed Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition's senatorial slate, emphasizing President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s commitment to assert the country's economic, sovereign, and territorial interests.

The survey, conducted between April 11 and 14, interviewed 1,800 registered voters nationwide with a ±2.31% margin of error for national percentages.

Lawmakers also warned that China's aggression extends beyond maritime incursions, including efforts to interfere in the May 12 midterm elections through disinformation and covert political backing.