Healthcare › Healthcare Funding
Should the government increase spending on healthcare?
Education › University Tuition
Should tuition at public universities be free?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, but free for low-income students with excellent grades |
Elections › Criminal Politicians
Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?
Healthcare › Mental Health
Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services |
Transportation › Public Transportation
Should the government increase spending on public transportation?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions |
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the Environment › Environmental Regulation
Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production |
Domestic Policy › Flag Burning
Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?
Social › Death Penalty
Do you support the death penalty?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence |
Social › Abortion
What is your stance on abortion?
the Economy › Minimum Wage
Should the government raise the national minimum wage?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation |
Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance
Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only by court order |
Foreign Policy › United Nations
Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?
Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants
Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence |
the Environment › Plastic Product Ban
Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material |
Social › LGBT Adoption Rights
Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples |
Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers
Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead |
Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation
Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media |
Elections › Candidate Transparency
Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office |
Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties
Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, as long as they are given a fair trial |
Foreign Policy › Military Spending
Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?
the Economy › Taxes
Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?
BV>BV ChatGPTLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations |
Domestic Policy › Term Limits
Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption |
Science › Nuclear Energy
Do you support the use of nuclear energy?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal |
the Economy › Corporate Tax
Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?
BV>BV ChatGPTKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes |
Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service
Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development |
Healthcare › Safe Haven
Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?
Domestic Policy › Drug Policy
Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation |
the Economy › Government Spending
Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead |
Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban
Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional |
Healthcare › Marijuana
Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only for medical use |
Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare
Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but allow people to use private insurance |
Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass
Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, I think businesses should require vaccination but not by government mandate |
the Environment › Animal Testing
Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but not for cosmetics |
the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods
Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but require the labelling of foods that are genetically modified |
the Economy › Economic Stimulus
Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure |
Crime › Criminal Voting Rights
Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation |
Immigration › Citizenship Test
Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?
Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote
Should foreigners, currently residing in Philippines, have the right to vote?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote |
Elections › Campaign Finance
Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but limit the amount they can donate |
Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection
Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?
Healthcare › World Health Organization
Should the government fund the World Health Organization?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute |
Elections › Mental competency testing
Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test |
Immigration › Skilled Immigrants
Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?
BV>BV ChatGPTDecrease, and the government should provide more incentives to prepare our citizens for these jobs |
Crime › Prison Overcrowding
Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis |
the Economy › Free Trade
Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal |
Social › Gay Marriage
Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
the Environment › Fracking
Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead |
Housing › Homeless Encampments
Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine |
the Economy › Domestic Jobs
Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses |
Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media
Should social media companies ban political advertising?
Social › Gender Workplace Diversity
Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender |
the Economy › Welfare
Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?
BV>BV ChatGPTMore, reform the system so that it supplements, rather than replaces, a working income |
the Economy › Government Pensions
Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living |
Elections › Minimum Voting Age
Should the minimum voting age be lowered?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote |
Social › Niqāb
Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
Crime › Defunding the Police
Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities |
Social › Euthanasia
Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing
Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections
Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?
Crime › Private Prisons
Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption |
Social › Transgender Athletes
Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete |
Immigration › Dual Citizenship
Should immigrants to Philippines be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism |
the Environment › Corporate Subsidies
Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, if the company promises to create new jobs by hiring local residents |
the Economy › Tech Monopolies
Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?
the Economy › State Ownership
Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?
the Economy › Offshore Banking
Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, as long as offshore income is reported |
the Economy › Tariffs
Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, this will help create and save more jobs |
Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid
Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?
BV>BV ChatGPTDecrease, and deny aid to countries that harbor or promote terrorism |
the Economy › Four-day Workweek
Should the Philippines transition to a four-day workweek?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week |
Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato
Should Ukraine join NATO?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war |
the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, provide subsidies to private companies that compete to build the best network instead |
Social › Hate Speech
Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, as long as it does not threaten violence |
Crime › Demilitarize the Police
Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment |
Healthcare › Medical Consensus
Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, but the doctors should be required to disclose that the advice contradicts contemporary scientific consensus |
Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding
Should the Philippines provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, we cannot afford to give economic resources right now |
Social › Gender Transition
Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, children should not be allowed to make irreversible life decisions |
the Economy › Decentralized Finance
Should the technology of our financial system transition to a decentralized protocol, that is not owned or controlled by any corporation, similar to the internet?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, this would reduce wealth inequality by providing more transparent, affordable, and inclusive access to financial services |
the Economy › Cryptocurrency
Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, classify cryptocurrencies as highly regulated securities |
Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran
Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?
BV>BV ChatGPTYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts |
Social › Student Diversity Training
Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?
the Economy › Stock Buybacks
Should the government tax stock buybacks?
BV>BV ChatGPTNo, there is no evidence that firms that engage in buybacks reduce their investments |
