66% of Filipinos Favor Marcos' Assertive Stance on WPS Dispute: OCTA Survey
A recent OCTA Research survey reveals that 66% of Filipino adults approve of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration's 'assertive response' to China regarding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) disputes. This support is consistent across regions and socioeconomic classes nationwide.
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