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Healthcare › Mental Health

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

T>T Personal answerYes, our mental healthcare system needs more funding to provide a higher quality of care and services

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

T>T Personal answerYes, as long as it was not a felony, violent, financial, or sexual crime and the crime was not committed while in office

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

T>T Personal answerYes, and provide more free public transportation

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

T>T Personal answerNo, I don’t respect anyone who does but they should have the right to do so

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and provide more incentives for alternative energy production

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

T>T Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

T>T Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

T>T Personal answerYes, this is necessary to combat terrorism

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

T>T Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

T>T Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

T>T Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

T>T Personal answerNo, this would increase the risk of accidental shootings

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?

T>T Personal answerYes, and ban all disposable products that are not made of at least 75% of biodegradable material

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

T>T Personal answerDecrease

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

T>T Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

T>T Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

T>T Personal answerIncrease for large multinational corporations but lower for small businesses

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

T>T Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

T>T Personal answerNo, we should invest in cleaner alternatives such as wind, hydroelectric, thorium, and geothermal

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?

T>T Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

T>T Personal answerYes, and retroactively reduce sentences for those already serving time

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but only for those who do not pursue further education or employment

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

T>T Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

T>T Personal answerYes, and immediately release anyone serving time solely for drug offenses

the Economy › Government Spending

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and increase taxes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

T>T Personal answerYes

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

T>T Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

T>T Personal answerYes, every citizen deserves the right to vote

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but producers should not be able to patent seeds

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

T>T Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

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?

T>T Personal answerNo, most American citizens can't pass a citizenship test

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

T>T Personal answerNo, and political campaigns should be publicly funded

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but they must perform community service on a daily basis

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

T>T Personal answerDecrease, companies are currently taking advantage of this program to decrease wages, and we should create our avenues for citizenship

the Environment › Fracking

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

T>T Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

T>T Personal answerYes, this system guarantees healthcare for everyone

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

T>T Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

T>T Personal answerFewer, current benefits do not provide enough support

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only for low-income pensioners

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

T>T Personal answerNo, but they should fact-check the political advertising they allow

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

T>T Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only with nations that adhere to strict human rights policies

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

T>T Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

T>T Personal answerYes, everyone should receive an income to cover basic necessities including food and housing

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

T>T Personal answerYes, and the government should do more to require diversity in the workplace

Social › Niqāb

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

T>T Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

T>T Personal answerNo, and we should not try to influence any other country’s elections or policy

the Economy › State Ownership

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

T>T Personal answerNo, the government should never own shares of private companies

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

T>T Personal answerNo, spend that money on improving infrastructure and the community to attract companies

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

T>T Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

T>T Personal answerNo, the government should not interfere with the free market

Social › Euthanasia

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

T>T Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

T>T Personal answerNo, private prisons will sacrifice quality of care and rehabilitation services for profit

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

T>T Personal answerNo, but it should be allowed to more heavily regulate them and hold them accountable for their actions

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

T>T Personal answerNo, extreme situations should be handled by higher agencies with specialized training and equipment

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

T>T Personal answerIncrease, but only for countries that have no human rights violations

the Economy › Offshore Banking

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

T>T Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › Tariffs

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

T>T Personal answerNo, a global free trade system is better for our businesses and consumers

Social › Gender Transition

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

T>T Personal answerYes, once qualified professionals certify that a child does not identify with their sex assigned at birth.

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

T>T Personal answerYes, but only for international travel

Foreign Policy › Hong Kong Fugitive Extradition

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

T>T Personal answerNo

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

T>T Personal answerNo, and it has no intrinsic value

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Topics

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

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

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

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

Do you support the death penalty?

What is your stance on abortion?

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

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

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

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

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

Should Muslim immigrants be banned from entering the country until the government improves its ability to screen out potential terrorists?

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

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

Should the government use economic stimulus to aid the country during times of recession?

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

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

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

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

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

Should the government acquire equity stakes in companies it bails out during a recession?

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

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government provide tax incentives to private companies to keep jobs within the country?

Should terminally ill patients be allowed to end their lives via assisted suicide?

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

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

Should citizens be allowed to save or invest their money in offshore bank accounts?

Should the government add or increase tariffs on products imported into the country?

Should people under the age of 18 years old be able to receive gender-transition treatments?

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

Should the Chinese government be able to extradite fugitives from Hong Kong?

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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