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Healthcare › Mental Health

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

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, and disallow politicians that are under investigation for a crime

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this is a violation of free speech

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as they pass the same background checks as straight couples

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerNo, too many people are innocently convicted

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

6>6 Personal answerPro-choice, and providing birth control, sex education, and more social services will help reduce the number of abortions

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Minimum Wage

Should the government raise the national minimum wage?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and adjust it every year according to inflation

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

6>6 Personal answerNo, hire professionally trained security guards instead

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but after they have finished serving their sentence

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, there is too much fake news and misinformation on social media

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, but increase tax incentives for companies that make biodegradable products

Technology › Data Privacy

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

6>6 Personal answerKeep current rates but eliminate deductions and loop holes

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

6>6 Personal answerYes, term limits will increase performance and prevent corruption

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, drug abuse should be treated as a health issue, not a criminal issue

Healthcare › COVID Employment Health Pass

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

6>6 Personal answerNo, I do not believe in the death penalty

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but with less focus on military training and more focus on education and skill development

Elections › Mental competency testing

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and politicians of any age should be required to pass a mental competency test

Elections › Candidate Transparency

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

the Environment › Geoengineering

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Domestic Policy › Whistleblower Protection

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if the information was legally obtained

the Economy › Government Spending

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, reduce military spending instead

National Security › National Identification System

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and legalize, tax, and regulate marijuana instead of criminalizing it

Housing › Affordable Housing

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and increase the amount

Science › Genetic Engineering

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but not for cosmetics

Housing › Homeless Encampments

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and create more social programs to provide free food, clothing, and medicine

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

6>6 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?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and it should test more than just a basic level of understanding

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but in the form of increased spending on infrastructure

Foreign Policy › Weapon Sales Ethics

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and ban all sales to countries with human rights violations

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only after living in the country for 10 years

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, but we should increase funding to offer education and skill building services for prisoners

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

6>6 Personal answerNo, but increase funding for addiction prevention and rehabilitation

Technology › Ethical Artificial Intelligence

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

6>6 Personal answerIncrease

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, these types of donations just turn into bribes

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

the Environment › Fracking

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, we should pursue more sustainable energy resources instead

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, replace police with unarmed community based responders for non-violent calls

the Economy › Welfare

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

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, adjust them yearly for cost of living

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

6>6 Personal answerNo, and 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if their hormone levels are equivalent to those in the gender category in which they compete

Crime › Criminal Justice Use of AI

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, assuming checks and balances are in place

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerNo, board members should be the most qualified regardless of gender

Transportation › High Speed Rail

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Elections

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only to address security threats, not monetary interests

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as the tax revenue will eventually exceed the tax incentives

Housing › Foreclosure Assistance

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Social › Euthanasia

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice

the Economy › Four-day Workweek

Should the Philippines transition to a four-day workweek?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and require overtime pay for work over four days per week

Housing › First-time Homebuyer Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Ukraine and Nato

Should Ukraine join NATO?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this should be decided after the current war ends so we avoid a third world war

the Environment › Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if they use renewable energy sources

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

6>6 Personal answerNo, this is a waste of time and money

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, unless they have committed an act of terrorism

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

6>6 Personal answerNo, and increase penalties for hate speech

National Security › Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Defense

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but with strict training on how and when to use the equipment

Healthcare › Medical Consensus

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, this will decrease the amount of misinformation patients receive

Foreign Policy › Ukrainian Defense Funding

Should the Philippines provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but with strict accountability.

Social › Student Diversity Training

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and all schools should require mandatory diversity training

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as offshore income is reported

the Economy › State Ownership

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but divest over time after 'repayment' is obtained.

Science › CRISPR Technology

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only for non-surgical treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy

Technology › Cryptocurrencies

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, the government should screen cryptocurrencies before circulation to ensure legitimate value and exchange rates

Social › Employee Diversity Training

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, and all companies should require mandatory diversity training

Social › Frozen Embryos Legal Status

Should frozen embryos be considered children?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Science › Lab Grown Meat

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, as long as a disclosure is prominently displayed on packaging and restaurant menus

Transportation › Distracted Driving Penalties

Should the government increase penalties for distracted driving?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Crime › Restorative Justice Programs

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if the crimes are non-violent

the Economy › Cryptocurrency

Should the government classify cryptocurrencies as legal forms of payment?

6>6 Personal answerNo, but the government should create an official digital currency

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if it’s truly decentralized and cannot be manipulated by any person, group, or government agency

Foreign Policy › AI Warfare Ethics

Should the military use weapons guided by artificial intelligence?

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › Carbon Capture Subsidies

Should the government provide subsidies for companies developing carbon capture technologies?

6>6 Personal answerYes, and also increase spending for renewable energy and reforestation

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?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Transportation › Frequent Flier Regulation

Should the government regulate airline frequent flier programs?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Electric Vehicle Mandates

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if it includes subsidies for low-income citizens to afford these vehicles

Housing › High density residential buildings

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

National Security › Facial Recognition

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

6>6 Personal answerYes, but only if it’s tightly regulated and used with transparency

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?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Congestion Pricing

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Economy › Surcharge Ban

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

6>6 Personal answerNo, as long as the costs are clearly communicated before purchases

Technology › Social Media Regulation

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

6>6 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?

6>6 Personal answerNo

Transportation › GPS Vehicle Tracking

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

the Environment › EV Subsidies

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

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Fuel Efficiency Requirements

Should the government impose stricter fuel efficiency standards on vehicles?

6>6 Personal answerYes

Transportation › Traditional Automotive Design

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

6>6 Personal answerNo

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

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?

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

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

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

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

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

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

Should the government pass laws which protect whistleblowers?

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

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

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

Should the government incentivize the construction of affordable housing?

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

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

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

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 regulate artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure ethical 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?

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

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

Do you support a universal basic income program?

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

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

Should the government attempt to influence foreign elections?

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

Should the government provide assistance to homeowners facing foreclosure?

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

Should the Philippines transition to a four-day workweek?

Should the government provide subsidies for first-time homebuyers?

Should Ukraine join NATO?

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

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

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

Should the Philippines provide military supplies and funding to Ukraine?

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

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

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