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73% of Filipinos think 'homosexuality should be accepted by society' – report
The Philippines' acceptance of homosexuality did not change between 2013 and 2019, according to a Pew Research survey

U.S. adverse views against China peak during coronavirus pandemic
The Pew Research Center says 66% of Americans hold 'unfavorable views' of China – the highest negative rating for the Asian country since 2005

Big divide in internet use in Philippines by age, education level – report
A new Pew Research Center survey reveals considerable internet usage gaps among older and younger Filipinos, and those with low and high educational attainment
Neighbors worried about China's military, economic might – poll
A survey by Washington-based Pew Research Center finds that 79% of people across the Asia-Pacific region say they are alarmed by China's growing military strength

Americans' views on tech firms turn sharply negative – poll
A Pew Research Center study shows the percentage of people seeing tech firms as having 'a positive impact' tumbled to 50% in a recent survey, down from 71% in 2015.
Majority of U.S. vets say Afghanistan war 'not worth fighting' – survey
The survey results come as the US and the Taliban engage in talks on bringing to a close the conflict which Washington launched in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States

Filipinos block people online over political views – U.S. think tank
But Filipinos are also the most 'comfortable' with discussing politics both offline and online among 11 emerging economies surveyed

Emerging economies catching up in smartphone adoption – survey
South Korea still leads smartphone adoption at 95% of the population, with India among the lowest at 24% among the countries surveyed
Most Americans get news from social media, despite doubts – study
Even though they are skeptical, two-thirds of American adults still get some of their news from social media
After scandals, many Americans step away from Facebook – survey
The Pew Research Center report finds 42% of US Facebook users said they had 'taken a break' from the platform in the past 12 months, and 26% said they had deleted the Facebook app from their phone

Facebook sinking fast among U.S. teens – survey
According to the Pew Research Center survey, 51 percent of US teens ages 13 to 17 use Facebook, compared with 85 percent for YouTube, 72 percent for Instagram and 69 percent who are on Snapchat

86% of Filipinos say news reports are accurate – U.S. think tank
The Philippines ranks second among 38 countries in terms of fairness and accuracy, a recent survey by Pew Research Center says

7 in 10 Filipinos trust Trump in int'l affairs – Pew Research
The Philippines tops 37 surveyed Asian countries in trusting the United States President on world affairs

Filipinos still favor U.S over China but 'gap is narrowing' – Pew Research
At least 78% of Filipinos favorably view United States in 2017 – a 14-point decline from 2015's 92% – compared to China's 55%

Trump unpopular worldwide – poll
In the eyes of most people surveyed around the world the White House s new occupant is arrogant intolerant and even dangerous according to a statement released with the poll

Chinese rank US as 'top threat' – survey
A survey by the Pew Research Center reveals 45 of Chinese consider US power and influence to be a major threat – more than economic instability 35 climate change 34 and the Islamic State ISIS 15

Americans worry about 'super-human' technologies – poll
When asked about gene editing which could reduce the risk of serious disease in babies at risk 68 of Americans say they would be very or somewhat worried

More Mexicans left than came to US in past 5 years – study
Pew said results confirm a tendency toward less Mexican migration and more such nationals returning home

Studi: Media sosial pengaruhi kehidupan asmara remaja
Di antara responden yang telah memiliki pacar 59 mengaku bahwa mereka merasa lebih dekat dan terhubung dengan pacarnya dengan bantuan teknologi dan media sosial
Filipinos most troubled over China conflict – poll
A Pew Research Center survey conducted in the Asia Pacific region shows that 9 in 10 Filipinos are troubled about territorial disputes with China

72% of Filipinos 'very concerned' about climate change – survey
Filipinos are even more concerned with climate change than they are with the territorial dispute with China a Pew Research Center survey in July shows

Vietnam, PH most concerned about China disputes
The Pew Research Center however says there is little concern worldwide about territorial disputes with China

Most Brits want to stay in EU – poll
The popularity of the European Union is growing again despite the rise of Euroskeptic parties the Pew Research Center says
Millennial Americans favor Facebook for political news – study
Sixty one percent 61 of Millennials aged 18 to 33 say they get their news about politics and government from Facebook with another 37 tuning in to local television newscasts
Trust in Pope rises across PH religions, except INC
Pope Francis breaks the record of the late John Paul II as the most popular pontiff in the Philippines a Social Weather Stations survey shows

Philippines 4th largest home to Christians by 2050
In about 4 decades in the Philippines the percentage of Muslims will slightly rise while the percentage of Christians will slightly decline

Muslim population could equal Christians by 2050 – study
The researchers gather data from more than 2 500 censuses surveys and population registers from 175 countries covering 95 of the world s population

Growing Internet use in PH good for education – study
Generally people who have access to the Internet are more positive about its societal influence says US based Pew Research Center

Social media in PH: Religion more popular than politics
Defying global statistics more Filipinos also think the Internet helps morality the US based Pew Research Center says

Movies, music most shared on social by developing nations
A Pew Research Center study finds that movies and music dominate social media in emerging countries Religion is the least common topic but not in the Philippines
Vast opinion differences between scientists, US public
The largest opinion gap found in the study is whether genetically modified foods are safe to eat or not Meanwhile the smallest gap for the study is whether the International Space Station was a good investment

Pope trust rating, morality survey, Charlie Hebdo | The wRap
7 out of 10 Filipinos trust Pope Francis Abortion and affairs are top moral no nos for Filipinos A new Charlie Hebdo cartoon comes out

Abortion, affairs top moral no-no’s for Filipinos – survey
Pew Research Center surveys where the Philippines and 39 other countries stand on abortion extra marital affairs gambling pre marital sex divorce homosexuality drinking alcohol contraceptives

Nearly 9 of 10 Pinoys give Pope 'favorable' rating
The Philippines and South Korea stand out in Asia as the Pope s fans according to the US based Pew Research Center

40K Filipinos now eligible for Obama's deportation shield – study
An additional 30 000 undocumented Filipino immigrants in the United States are seen to benefit under US President Barack Obama s new immigration plan data from the Pew Research Center reveals

Filipinos open to foreigners buying local firms – study
66 of Filipinos say allowing foreigners to buy local firms is good for the economy

Filipinos most worried about conflict with China – study
Compared to other Asian countries the Philippines – the only country that dared to bring China to court over its West Philippine Sea claim – is most worried about conflict

Fears of extremism rise in Muslim nations – poll
Concern about extremism has increased in the past 12 months amid the dragging war in Syria and attacks by Nigeria s Boko Haram militants the Pew Research Center finds

Filipinos like the US even more than Americans do – Pew Research
Data from the Pew Research Center s Global Attitudes Project show Filipino respondents have positive views on the US Americans and US Presidents – even better than Americans themselves

Americans see US power on the wane
A majority also believes for the first time that America should mind its own business while faulting President Barack Obama for his foreign policy especially over Syria
Anderson Cooper: An honor to report on PH
The Filipinos strength is just extraordinary Anderson Cooper tells David Letterman but it was upsetting [they did] not have any assistance
PH, neighbors favor U.S. over China – study
Territorial disputes are a major reason Filipinos and other Asians regard China less favorably than the United States according to the Pew Research Center s Global Attitudes Project survey
Is the Philippines really gay-friendly?
The moment that we LGBTs step out and demand rights that heterosexuals enjoy we become a threat because we no longer fit the stereotype
Social networks act as political rallying sites - report
A Pew Research Center report released late Wednesday April 24 indicated that online social networks have become political hotspots in the United States
US views harden on China, Iran ahead of election: poll
The US public s views on China and Iran have hardened in the run up to November 6 elections according to a poll that found sharp partisan gaps over issues including support for Israel
Social media growing in US politics: study
Nearly two out of 5 US adults use social media to get involved in politics with the younger crowd and the ideologically committed especially active a study shows
Survey reveals rise of Filipino Americans
The Rise of Asian Americans report released by the Pew Research Center highlights population trends education income and values of Asian Americans