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Healthcare › Healthcare Funding

Should the government increase spending on healthcare?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Education › University Tuition

Should tuition at public universities be free?

8>8 Personal answerShould pay according to the ability to pay.

Healthcare › Mental Health

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

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as the crime was not committed while in office

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

8>8 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

8>8 Personal answerPro-life, and I also oppose abortion for victims of rape and incest

Domestic Policy › Government Surveillance

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Environment › Environmental Regulation

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerThe amount of the minimum wage must only be affordable for average living, nothing more, nothing less.

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

8>8 Personal answerYes, schools should require at least one teacher or security guard to be armed

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it is safe for them to return to their country

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

8>8 Personal answerIncrease

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

8>8 Personal answerLower

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

8>8 Personal answerYes

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

8>8 Personal answerMarijuana should be regulated. people should have IDs into accessing marijuana to regulate use.

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

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?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Genetically Modified Foods

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

8>8 Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

8>8 Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare

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

8>8 Personal answerFewer

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Niqāb

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

8>8 Personal answerYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

8>8 Personal answerYes, voters should be required to pass a basic test demonstrating their understanding of politics in order to vote.

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

8>8 Personal answerMust only be used as an incentive for people below the poverty line

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

8>8 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

the Economy › Free Trade

Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

8>8 Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

8>8 Personal answerNo

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

8>8 Personal answerYes, test anyone receiving money from the government including employees and politicians

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

8>8 Personal answerYes, as long as it does not threaten violence

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

8>8 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?

8>8 Personal answerNo

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

8>8 Personal answerDecrease

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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 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 the government be able to monitor phone calls and emails?

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

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 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?

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?

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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 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?

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

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

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?

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

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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?

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

Should Philippines pursue free trade deals with other countries?

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 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?

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