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Healthcare › Mental Health

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Elections › Criminal Politicians

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Transportation › Public Transportation

Should the government increase spending on public transportation?

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

Domestic Policy › Flag Burning

Should it be illegal to burn the Filipino flag?

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

Social › Death Penalty

Do you support the death penalty?

C>C Personal answerNo

Social › LGBT Adoption Rights

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

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

Social › Abortion

What is your stance on abortion?

C>C Personal answerPro-choice, I don’t agree but the government has no right to ban it

Foreign Policy › United Nations

Should Philippines maintain a presence at the United Nations?

C>C 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?

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

Domestic Policy › Armed Teachers

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Deporting Criminal Immigrants

Should immigrants be deported if they commit a serious crime?

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

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?

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

Domestic Policy › Social Media Regulation

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

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

Foreign Policy › Military Spending

Should Philippines increase or decrease military spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease

the Economy › Corporate Tax

Should Philippines raise or lower the tax rate for corporations?

C>C Personal answerRaise

Domestic Policy › Term Limits

Should there be term limits set for members of Congress?

C>C Personal answerYes, and decrease their salary and retirement benefits

Science › Nuclear Energy

Do you support the use of nuclear energy?

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as there is no public subsidy

Crime › Drug Trafficking Penalties

Should drug traffickers receive the death penalty?

C>C 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?

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

Foreign Policy › Mandatory Military Service

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Government Spending

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

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

Healthcare › Marijuana

Do you support the legalization of Marijuana?

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

Healthcare › World Health Organization

Should the government fund the World Health Organization?

C>C Personal answerYes, but only relative to the amount that other countries contribute

the Environment › Animal Testing

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

C>C 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?

C>C Personal answerNo, banning immigrants based on their religion is unconstitutional

Crime › Criminal Voting Rights

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

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

the Economy › Taxes

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

C>C 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?

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

Elections › Right of Foreigners to Vote

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and grant them citizenship.

Crime › Prison Overcrowding

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

C>C Personal answerYes, all non violent drug offenders should be pardoned.

the Economy › Economic Stimulus

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

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

Domestic Policy › Drug Policy

Are you in favor of decriminalizing drug use?

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Skilled Immigrants

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

C>C Personal answerIncrease, our economy relies on businesses hiring the highest skilled workers at the lowest cost

Elections › Campaign Finance

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Environment › Fracking

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

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

Social › Gay Marriage

Do you support the legalization of same sex marriage?

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

Crime › Defunding the Police

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

C>C Personal answerYes

the Economy › Welfare

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

C>C Personal answerFewer

Healthcare › Single-Payer Healthcare

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

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

the Economy › Government Pensions

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

Social › Niqāb

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Transgender Athletes

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

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as the particular league allows it.

Elections › Minimum Voting Age

Should the minimum voting age be lowered?

C>C Personal answerYes, any citizen that pays taxes should be allowed to vote

the Economy › Universal Basic Income

Do you support a universal basic income program?

C>C Personal answerYes, but in the form of a negative income tax.

Domestic Policy › Political Advertising on Social Media

Should social media companies ban political advertising?

C>C Personal answerNo

the Environment › Corporate Subsidies

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Social › Gender Workplace Diversity

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

C>C Personal answerNo

the Economy › Domestic Jobs

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

C>C Personal answerYes, and eliminate the corporate tax

Social › Euthanasia

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Immigration › Dual Citizenship

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

C>C Personal answerYes

Crime › Private Prisons

Should the government hire private companies to run prisons?

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

the Economy › Welfare Drug Testing

Should welfare recipients be tested for drugs?

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

Social › Hate Speech

Should hate speech be protected by freedom of speech laws?

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

Crime › Demilitarize the Police

Should police departments be allowed to use military grade equipment?

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

the Economy › Tech Monopolies

Should the government break up Amazon, Facebook and Google?

C>C Personal answerYes

Foreign Policy › Foreign Aid

Should Philippines increase or decrease foreign aid spending?

C>C Personal answerDecrease, until we drastically reduce our national budget deficit

the Economy › Offshore Banking

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

C>C Personal answerNo, too many wealthy citizens are abusing loopholes in offshore banking laws to evade taxes

the Economy › Tariffs

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

C>C Personal answerNo

Healthcare › Vaccine Passports

Should the government issue vaccine passports?

C>C Personal answerYes, as long as they are not mandatory

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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 gay couples have the same adoption rights as straight couples?

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

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

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

Should convicted criminals have the right to vote?

Should Philippines raise taxes on the rich?

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

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

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 use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources?

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?

Do you support a single-payer healthcare system?

Should pension payments be increased for retired government workers?

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

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 social media companies ban political advertising?

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

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

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 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?

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 the government issue vaccine passports?

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