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Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

P>P Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if the spending goes towards environmentally friendly solutions

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

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

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

P>P 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?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

P>P Personal answerYes, and use the U.N. peacekeeping forces to protect our interests

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

P>P Personal answerYes, and make it a living wage

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

P>P Personal answerRaise

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if there is proof someone died from the drugs they trafficked

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

P>P Personal answerNo

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

P>P Personal answerYes, temporarily while we increase investment into cleaner renewable alternatives

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?

P>P Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

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

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

P>P 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?

P>P Personal answerNo, increase taxes on the wealthy instead

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Immigration › Muslim Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

P>P Personal answerWe should reform our current tax system, make it so anyone making under 20 million dollars per year, only has to pay a quality of land tax. Then introduce a Progressive tax for anyone who makes more than 20 million per year, 1% of every 20 million.

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

P>P Personal answerYes, anyone who pays taxes should have the right to vote

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

P>P Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › Genetic Engineering

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but in the form of tax breaks for low income citizens

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerYes, but it should only cover very basic and simple topics

Technology › Data Privacy

Should the government impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

P>P Personal answerYes

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount

Foreign Policy › Gaza ceasefire

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Geoengineering

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

P>P Personal answerYes

National Security › National Identification System

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

P>P Personal answerFewer

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only if strong protections for our national resources and workers are enacted with each trade deal

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

P>P 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?

P>P Personal answerYes, and also have a test similar to a citizen ship test when registering to vote

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for large international corporations

Social › Niqāb

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

the Economy › State Ownership

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

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

Healthcare › Vaccine Mandates for Customers

Should private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

P>P Personal answerYes, as long as the local environment is not compromised

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › High Speed Rail

Should the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

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

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

Should AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

P>P Personal answerNo

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

Foreign Policy › Netanyahu Leadership

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

P>P Personal answerYes

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the Philippines transition to a four-day workweek?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

Should the government regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical use?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Two State Solution for Israel and Palestine

Do you support a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

P>P Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only in the most extreme situations and with the proper training

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

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

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

P>P Personal answerI am satisfied with the current amount of spending

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

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

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Philippines provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

P>P Personal answerYes

Immigration › High Risk Immigrant Ban

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

P>P Personal answerNo

National Security › Backdoor Access to Encrypted Communications

Should the government require tech companies to provide backdoor access to encrypted communications for national security purposes?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Gender Transition

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

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Foreign Policy › Taliban Financial Aid

Should the World Bank and International Monetary Fund provide financial aid to the Taliban government in Afghanistan?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Self Hosted Digital Wallets

Should citizens be allowed to secure their money in self-hosted digital wallets that the government can monitor but not control?

P>P Personal answerYes, and also allowed to use a privacy layer that prevents monitoring of funds and transactions

Foreign Policy › Ukraine

Should the U.S. and NATO use military forces to defend Ukraine from a Russian invasion?

P>P Personal answerYes, and convince Ukraine to join NATO

National Security › Cross-border Payments

Should the government ban its citizens from using cross-border payment methods (like crypto) to send money to relatives in OFAC sanctioned countries (Palestine, Iran, Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, and North Korea)?

P>P Personal answerNo

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

P>P Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

Should the government allow the commercialization of lab-grown meat?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

P>P Personal answerNo

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?

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

P>P Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

P>P Personal answerYes, but only for international travel

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

Should the government implement restorative justice programs as an alternative to incarceration?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Employee Diversity Training

Should companies be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for employees?

P>P Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Transportation › Advanced Automotive Technology

Should the government restrict the use of advanced technology in vehicles to maintain human control and prevent over-reliance on technology?

P>P Personal answerYes

Science › CRISPR Technology

Should the government regulate the use of CRISPR technology for human genetic modifications?

P>P Personal answerNo

the Economy › Private Equity Compensation

Should the government increase taxes on private equity executives?

P>P Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Saudi Arabia and Iran

Should the government support peace talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

P>P Personal answerYes, we should always promote diplomatic peace talks during foreign conflicts

Housing › High density residential buildings

Should the government incentivize the construction of high density residential buildings?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Economy › Stock Buybacks

Should the government tax stock buybacks?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Teacher and Faculty Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for teachers and faculty?

P>P Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

National Security › Facial Recognition

Should the government use facial recognition technology for mass surveillance to enhance public safety?

P>P Personal answerNo

Domestic Policy › TikTok Ban

Should the government ban TikTok?

P>P Personal answerNo, only ban the use on government issues phones

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

P>P Personal answerNo

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

Should cities implement congestion pricing to reduce traffic in busy urban areas?

P>P Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marketing Unhealthy Products to Youth

Should the government ban the promotion of products that contribute to unhealthy lifestyles for young people, such as vaping and junk food?

P>P Personal answerYes

Social › Student Diversity Training

Should schools be allowed to require mandatory diversity training for students?

P>P Personal answerNo, only for students that commit acts of discrimination

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

Should the government ban surcharges tacked onto concert tickets, cable bills, banking services, hotel bookings and other purchases?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

Should the government require all new cars to be electric or hybrid by a certain date?

P>P Personal answerYes

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

Should the government enforce mandatory GPS tracking in all vehicles to monitor driving behavior and improve road safety?

P>P Personal answerNo

Technology › Social Media Regulation

Should the government mandate that large tech companies share their algorithms with regulators?

P>P Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies to taxpayers who purchase an electric vehicle?

P>P Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Israeli Palestinian Conflict

Which side of the Israeli Palestinian conflict do you sympathize with more?

P>P Personal answerBoth equally

the Economy › CEO Pay Cap

Should the government enforce a cap on CEO pay relative to the pay of their employees?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Artwork Investment Contracts

Should artists be held to the same reporting and disclosure requirements as hedge funds, mutual funds, and public companies when selling their artwork?

P>P Personal answerYes

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

Should the government implement stricter regulations on the use of cryptocurrencies?

P>P Personal answerNo

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

Should the government require that all new vehicles be designed to preserve classic automobile aesthetics?

P>P Personal answerNo

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Topics

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

Should tuition at public universities be free?

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?

Do you support the death penalty?

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

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 Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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 require employees of large businesses to be vaccinated from COVID?

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

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

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

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

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

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

Should the government fund research into genetic engineering for disease prevention and treatment?

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

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

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 impose stricter regulations on the collection and use of personal data by companies?

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 government calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza?

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

Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

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

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should the government implement a national identification system to enhance security and prevent fraud?

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 Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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 private businesses have the right to ask customers for their vaccination status?

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 the government provide subsidies for the development of high-speed rail networks?

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 AI be used to make decisions in criminal justice systems?

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

Should the government continue to support Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership of the Israeli government?

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?