Elections are coming. If you are a voter, you should know who you are voting for and where they stand, especially when it comes to issues of secularism. Here are senatorial candidate Mon Montaño’s responses on nine important issues, based on GMA News’ Mga Isyu ng Bayan.
Reproductive Health – FOR
“Yung mga kababaihan natin must be given a choice.”
Sin Tax – FOR
“All vices should be taxed properly.”
Cybercrime – FOR
“In my view, transparency is most important pero we have to balance this with the freedom of expression.”
Freedom of Information – FOR
“If you have nothing to hide, why fight this bill?”
Anti-Political Dynasty – FOR
“When we try to enter politics, ang kalaban natin agad miyembro ng dynasty na embedded na sa pulitika. They perpetruate through the use of government funds. They have so much power already.”
Divorce – AGAINST
“We have to look at our culture as Catholics.”
Death Penalty – AGAINST
“It will not be a deterrent for crime. We should strive instead for uncompromising enforcement of the law.”
Same-Sex Marriage – AGAINST
“No way. We have to look at our culture and our Catholic belief.”
Total Gun Ban – AGAINST
“If you have a total gun ban, the only ones who will have guns are those who have them illegally.”
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Who among the 33 senatorial candidates matches your views best? Politi-ko.com can help you find out. (From the makers of Rollcall.ph)
