Filipinos lose confidence in RP

Filipinos lose confidence in RP

PHILIPPINES: Almost one in five people in the Philippines has lost confidence in their country and would live abroad if given the chance, an independent polling firm said on Tuesday.

Manila-based Pulse Asia Inc. said a March/April survey of 1,200 adults nationwide found that 19 percent agreed with the statement, "this country is hopeless and if possible, I would migrate to another country".

Pulse Asia said that this amounted to 8.2 million Filipinos who would migrate if given the chance.

The sentiment was strongest in the capital Manila, where 26 percent said they would move abroad given the chance.

The desire to live abroad was even stronger among the elite, with 31 percent agreeing with the statement.

Pulse Asia said that those with knowledge of life overseas seemed more willing to migrate than others. --AFP