02/06/2026
AFP Welcomes Strong Public Support for National Defense Efforts
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed the results of the latest Tugon ng Masa (TNM) nationwide survey conducted by OCTA Research from March 19 to 25, 2026, which showed that 76 percent of adult Filipinos support the government’s efforts to defend the country’s territory and sovereign rights, including the West Philippine Sea.
Conducted nationwide, the survey showed the strongest support in National Capital Region at 83 percent, followed by Luzon at 77 percent, underscoring the strong public backing for the protection of the country’s sovereignty and national interests.
The AFP remains committed to performing its mandate with professionalism, operational readiness, and adherence to international law in order to safeguard the nation’s territorial integrity and support a peaceful and rules-based regional order.
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