Why did Duterte's pivot to China not result in a strategic realignment?

Chinese investments largely failed to materialize

What shift in public opinion was observed between 2017 and 2020?

Decreased support for China ties, but steady approval of Duterte

How did Duterte approach the South China Sea dispute regarding U.S. military presence?

Conditional support for U.S. operations while engaging China

Why is hedging seen as a sustainable strategy in Southeast Asia, according to the study?

It aligns with public values like independence and flexibility

What did Duterte's administration prioritize in its foreign policy towards China?

Economic cooperation and conflict avoidance

What did the study reveal about the impact of education on foreign policy views in the Philippines?

Educated citizens were more critical of China and Duterte

How did nationalists in the Philippines generally view Duterte’s hedging strategy?

They supported it for maintaining national independence

Which mechanism was established to enhance dialogue between the Philippines and China regarding the South China Sea?

Bilateral Consultative Mechanism (BCM)

How did Duterte’s administration respond to the 2016 arbitration ruling regarding the South China Sea?

By using it as leverage for negotiations

What are the three pillars of the Philippines’ foreign policy?

National sovereignty, economic development, protection of OFWs

What does the study suggest about the nature of nationalism in the Philippines?

It supports sovereignty and balanced diplomacy

What significant move did Duterte make for the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)?

Created the Department of Migrant Workers

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Why did Duterte's pivot to China not result in a strategic realignment?
Chinese investments largely failed to materialize
ASEAN rejected it
Public opinion was against it
The U.S. objected too strongly
2
What shift in public opinion was observed between 2017 and 2020?
Rising indifference toward regional foreign policy issues
Increased support for military alignment with China
Greater approval of Duterte’s alliance with the U.S.
Decreased support for China ties, but steady approval of Duterte
3
How did Duterte approach the South China Sea dispute regarding U.S. military presence?
A shift towards exclusive reliance on U.S. military protection
Conditional support for U.S. operations while engaging China
Total withdrawal from U.S. military agreements
A formal alliance with China against U.S. influence
4
Why is hedging seen as a sustainable strategy in Southeast Asia, according to the study?
It reduces the need for economic cooperation
It guarantees U.S. military protection
It avoids pressure to adopt Western democracy
It aligns with public values like independence and flexibility
5
The 1987 Philippine Constitution permits the use of war as a tool of foreign policy.
False
True
6
What did Duterte's administration prioritize in its foreign policy towards China?
Military expansion and deterrence
Total withdrawal from international agreements
Strict neutrality and isolation
Economic cooperation and conflict avoidance
7
What did the study reveal about the impact of education on foreign policy views in the Philippines?
Educated citizens were more supportive of Duterte’s China policy
Education increased support for economic ties with China
Education had no clear impact on foreign policy opinions
Educated citizens were more critical of China and Duterte
8
How did nationalists in the Philippines generally view Duterte’s hedging strategy?
They remained neutral or disengaged from foreign policy
They demanded stronger resistance against China
They supported it for maintaining national independence
They rejected it in favor of full alignment with the U.S.
9
The Philippines has consistently prioritized its national interests over choosing between the U.S. and China.
False
True
10
Which mechanism was established to enhance dialogue between the Philippines and China regarding the South China Sea?
South China Sea Negotiation Platform
Joint Security Dialogue Initiative
Bilateral Consultative Mechanism (BCM)
Philippines-China Maritime Cooperation Forum
11
How did Duterte’s administration respond to the 2016 arbitration ruling regarding the South China Sea?
By ignoring it completely
By seeking to have it repealed
By aggressively confronting China
By using it as leverage for negotiations
12
What are the three pillars of the Philippines’ foreign policy?
National sovereignty, economic development, protection of OFWs
Military expansion, international tourism, regiona cooperation
Cybersecurity, infrastructure building, humanitarian aid
Environmental protection, trade expansion, cultural exchange
13
What does the study suggest about the nature of nationalism in the Philippines?
It promotes isolation from global powers
. It aligns with aggressive anti-China stances
It supports sovereignty and balanced diplomacy
It opposes any economic engagement with China
14
What primary factor influences Duterte's pragmatic approach to the South China Sea dispute?
Domestic political considerations
Military commitments to traditional allies
Economic dependency on China
Historical ties with regional allies
15
What significant move did Duterte make for the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs)?
Established a new embassy in the U.S.
Increased deployment quotas
Allowed OFWs to vote remotely
Created the Department of Migrant Workers

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