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Domestic Policy Issues

Flag Burning8yrs8Y

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

More important 3.63.1k votes33 discussions

Government Surveillance11yrs11Y

Should the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

More important 3.53.1k votes26 discussions

Armed Teachers7yrs7Y

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Somewhat important 3.21k votes6 discussions

Social Media Regulation6yrs6Y

Should the government regulate social media sites, as a means to prevent fake news and misinformation?

Somewhat important 3791 votes12 discussions

Term Limits11yrs11Y

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Somewhat important 2.9537 votes3 discussions

Drug Policy13yrs13Y

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

Somewhat important 2.81.3k votes14 discussions

Whistleblower Protection8yrs8Y

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Less important 2.5659 votes3 discussions

Political Advertising on Social Media5yrs5Y

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Less important 2.2308 votes14 discussions

Healthcare Issues

Healthcare Funding9yrs9Y

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

Most important 4.52.2k votes3 discussions

Mental Health11yrs11Y

Should the government increase funding for mental health research and treatment?

More important 4.21.1k votes2 discussions

Safe Haven7yrs7Y

Should cities open drug “safe havens” where people who are addicted to illegal drugs can use them under the supervision of medical professionals?

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes17 discussions

Marijuana13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Somewhat important 2.71.7k votes10 discussions

COVID Employment Health Pass3yrs3Y

Should the government require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

Somewhat important 2.6293 votes4 discussions

World Health Organization4yrs4Y

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Less important 2.5444 votes7 discussions

Single-Payer Healthcare7yrs7Y

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Less important 2.2335 votes7 discussions

Medical Consensus2yrs2Y

Should medical boards penalize doctors who give health advice that contradicts contemporary scientific consensus?

Least important 1.5155 votes

Electoral Issues

Criminal Politicians8yrs8Y

Should a politician, who has been formerly convicted of a crime, be allowed to run for office?

More important 3.93.1k votes41 discussions

Candidate Transparency8yrs8Y

Should political candidates be required to release their recent tax returns to the public?

Somewhat important 2.7571 votes1 discussion

Mental competency testing2yrs2Y

Should politicians over 75 years of age have required to pass a mental competency test?

Less important 2.5275 votes

Right of Foreigners to Vote8yrs8Y

Should foreigners, currently residing in Philippines, have the right to vote?

Less important 2.52.6k votes20 discussions

Campaign Finance10yrs10Y

Should corporations, unions, and non-profit organizations be allowed to donate to political parties?

Less important 2.33.2k votes7 discussions

Minimum Voting Age8yrs8Y

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Less important 2465 votes8 discussions

Environmental Issues

Environmental Regulation10yrs10Y

Should the government increase environmental regulations on businesses to reduce carbon emissions?

More important 3.52.7k votes5 discussions

Plastic Product Ban8yrs8Y

Should disposable products (such as plastic cups, plates, and cutlery) that contain less than 50% of biodegradable material be banned?

Somewhat important 3.11.3k votes10 discussions

Animal Testing6yrs6Y

Should researchers be allowed to use animals in testing the safety of drugs, vaccines, medical devices, and cosmetics?

Less important 2.6523 votes16 discussions

Genetically Modified Foods11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of genetically engineered crops and foods?

Less important 2.52.8k votes11 discussions

Fracking11yrs11Y

Do you support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

Less important 2.22.5k votes5 discussions

Corporate Subsidies6yrs6Y

Should cities be allowed to offer private companies economic incentives to relocate?

Less important 2291 votes

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations2yrs2Y

Should the government build a network of electric vehicle charging stations?

Least important 1.6198 votes1 discussion

Social Issues

Death Penalty12yrs12Y

Do you support the death penalty?

More important 3.63.2k votes51 discussions

Abortion13yrs13Y

What is your stance on abortion?

More important 3.53.2k votes33 discussions

LGBT Adoption Rights8yrs8Y

Should gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Somewhat important 3.42.8k votes26 discussions

Gay Marriage13yrs13Y

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

Less important 2.2304 votes3 discussions

Gender Workplace Diversity9yrs9Y

Should businesses be required to have women on their board of directors?

Less important 2319 votes5 discussions

Transgender Athletes6yrs6Y

Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete against athletes that differ from their assigned sex at birth?

Less important 1.9324 votes3 discussions

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Criminal Issues

Drug Trafficking Penalties7yrs7Y

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Somewhat important 2.93.1k votes26 discussions

Criminal Voting Rights9yrs9Y

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Less important 2.53.1k votes12 discussions

Prison Overcrowding8yrs8Y

Should non-violent prisoners be released from jail in order to reduce overcrowding?

Less important 2.43k votes44 discussions

Defunding the Police4yrs4Y

Should funding for local police departments be redirected to social and community based programs?

Less important 2.1559 votes8 discussions

Private Prisons6yrs6Y

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Least important 1.7323 votes2 discussions

Demilitarize the Police4yrs4Y

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Least important 1.5238 votes1 discussion

Economic Issues

Minimum Wage13yrs13Y

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Somewhat important 3.31.9k votes10 discussions

Corporate Tax11yrs11Y

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes13 discussions

Government Spending11yrs11Y

Should the government make cuts to public spending in order to reduce the national debt?

Somewhat important 2.73k votes27 discussions

Taxes11yrs11Y

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

Less important 2.5299 votes5 discussions

Welfare11yrs11Y

Should there be fewer or more restrictions on current welfare benefits?

Less important 2.1671 votes4 discussions

Government Pensions9yrs9Y

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Less important 2.1389 votes1 discussion

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Foreign Policy Issues

United Nations13yrs13Y

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Somewhat important 3.32.6k votes9 discussions

Military Spending9yrs9Y

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

Somewhat important 32.9k votes27 discussions

Mandatory Military Service9yrs9Y

Should every 18 year old citizen be required to provide at least one year of military service?

Somewhat important 2.7845 votes12 discussions

Gaza ceasefire10mos10MO

Do you support the government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

Less important 2122 votes3 discussions

Foreign Elections6yrs6Y

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Less important 1.9338 votes4 discussions

Weapon Sales Ethics10mos10MO

Should there be restrictions on government arms sales to countries accused of committing human rights violations?

Least important 1.6141 votes

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Education Issues

University Tuition9yrs9Y

Should tuition at public universities be free?

Most important 4.33.2k votes22 discussions

Transportation Issues

Public Transportation7yrs7Y

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

More important 3.83.1k votes13 discussions

Science Issues

Nuclear Energy8yrs8Y

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

Somewhat important 2.93.2k votes18 discussions

Immigration Issues

Deporting Criminal Immigrants8yrs8Y

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Somewhat important 3.33.2k votes15 discussions

Citizenship Test9yrs9Y

Should immigrants be required to pass a citizenship test to demonstrate a basic understanding of our country’s language, history, and government?

Less important 2.4520 votes3 discussions

Skilled Immigrants9yrs9Y

Should the government increase or decrease the amount of temporary work visas given to high-skilled immigrant workers?

Less important 2.33.1k votes7 discussions

Dual Citizenship8yrs8Y

Should immigrants to Philippines be allowed to hold dual citizenship status?

Less important 1.8286 votes1 discussion

Housing Issues

Homeless Encampments3yrs3Y

Should homeless individuals, that have refused available shelter or housing, be allowed to sleep or encamp on public property?

Less important 2.41.1k votes19 discussions