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MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATE) Despite the global economic crisis, growing political tension, the armed conflict in the south, and steep commodity prices, nearly seven in ten Filipinos believe the country is not hopeless while five of 10 say they would not migrate to another country even if they had an opportunity.

According to a Pulse Asia Inc. survey conducted from October 14 to 27, 68 percent of respondents, asked if they agreed with the statement that "This country is hopeless," said they disagreed. Thirteen percent agreed while 18 percent were undecided.

Asked if they would migrate to another country if given the chance, 54 percent disagreed, 20 percent agreed, while 24 percent were undecided, the independent survey showed.


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