A recent survey by a think tank found that many Filipinos prefer siding with the United States over China in the West Philippine Sea territorial dispute.
This photo taken on February 16, 2024 shows Filipino fishermen aboard their wooden boats and Philippine Fisheries and Aquatic Resources personnel aboard their rigid hull inflatable boat sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship near the China-controlled Scarborough Shoal, in disputed waters of the South China Sea .
"The low level if trust in China and a relatively high level of distrust could be attributed to geopolitical tensions, economic competition, territorial disputes or concerns over political and human rights abuses," Joseph Mercado, Oculum's research and analytics chief statistician said in a separate statement.
The poll also showed that only 17% of Filipinos find China to be trustworthy, while 38% consider China untrustworthy. Last week, the Philippines and the US began the Balikatan Exercises, a joint military exercise involving the Armed Forces of the Philippines and partner countries. For only P399: Elevate your skincare routine with your favorite serum brands at Watsons' Online Sale on April 26
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