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Healthcare › COVID Mask Mandate

Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should recommend it but not require it

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

J>J 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?

J>J Personal answerYes, as long as they have finished serving their sentence

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

J>J Personal answerIt should be the states' decision.

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

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

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerYes, but only for horrific crimes with undeniable evidence

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

J>J Personal answerPro-life, but allow in cases of rape, incest, or danger to the mother or child

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

J>J Personal answerYes, but scale back our current involvement

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

J>J Personal answerIt should be the state's decision but, the federal government should have a minimum cap for how low minimum wage can be.

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

J>J Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

J>J Personal answerNo, only if they have entered the country illegally

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

J>J Personal answerNo, the government should not determine what is fake or real news

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?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

J>J Personal answerNeither, I am satisfied with the current amount of spending

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

J>J Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

J>J Personal answerYes

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

J>J Personal answerYes, and nationalize the industry

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

J>J Personal answerNo

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

J>J Personal answerNo

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?

J>J Personal answerNo, but legalize drugs

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

J>J Personal answerNo, service should be a choice instead of an obligation

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

J>J Personal answerNo, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

J>J Personal answerA government official should not share any information that can hurt the federal government or the nation's security. They are under a different set of rules because they are part of the federal government. But, if they are caught whistleblowing, they should have the right to appeal the consequence to the supreme court and have them to decide the specific case. So, not exactly pass a law but more like having a right, no

the Economy › Government Spending

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

J>J Personal answerNo, focus on ending tax evasion instead

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

J>J Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

J>J Personal answerNo, it has shown to be ineffective

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

J>J Personal answerRegardless, should be decided by the state.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

J>J Personal answerLower the income tax rate and remove all existing tax loopholes for large corporations

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

J>J Personal answerYes, but only after completing their sentences and parole/probation

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

J>J Personal answerNo, but we should ban immigrants from “high risk” countries

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?

J>J Personal answerNo, most citizens couldn’t even pass a citizenship test

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

J>J Personal answerThere should be both a tax break and stimuli. But the annual income determines the amount of money you get and the amount of taxes you have to pay.

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

J>J Personal answerNo, only legal citizens should be allowed to vote

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but place them under house arrest using an electronic bracelet

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

J>J Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

J>J Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but limit the amount they can donate

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

J>J Personal answerTake the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

the Environment › Fracking

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but increase oversight

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

J>J Personal answerNo, increase funding and training for police departments in higher crime rate communities

the Economy › Welfare

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

J>J Personal answerFewer, and ensure benefits go to those that need it most

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

J>J Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

J>J Personal answerYes, but allow people to use private insurance

Social › Niqāb

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

J>J Personal answerNo. but the drinking and smoking age should be.

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

J>J Personal answerNo, this will encourage people not to work and harm economic growth

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

J>J Personal answerNo, athletes should compete based on the biological sex that is listed on their birth certificate

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

J>J Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

J>J Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

J>J Personal answerYes, but only to protect the country from human rights violations by a tyrannical ruler

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

J>J Personal answerYes, but I would prefer lowering corporate taxes to benefit all local companies

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

J>J Personal answerYes, and drastically increase taxes and import tariffs on outsourcing businesses

Social › Euthanasia

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

J>J Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

J>J Personal answerYes, but they should be strictly regulated to prevent mismanagement and corruption

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

J>J Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

J>J Personal answerYes, because I don’t trust the government to define the boundaries of hate speech

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

J>J Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

J>J Personal answerI can see both sides of this dilemma.

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

J>J Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

J>J Personal answerYes

the Economy › State Ownership

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

J>J Personal answerYes, the government should receive equity for any financial aid they provide to companies

the Economy › Tariffs

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

J>J Personal answerYes, our country has been on the losing side of trade deals for too long

the Economy › Bitcoin

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

J>J Personal answerNo, classify it as a commodity

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Should the government require people to wear face masks in public during the COVID pandemic?

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 gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

Do you support the death penalty?

What is your stance on abortion?

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

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

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

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

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

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

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

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

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

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 welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

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

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

Should the government classify Bitcoin as a legal currency?

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