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The document discusses the topic of legalizing same-sex marriage in the Philippines. It presents both affirmative and negative arguments on the issue. Among the affirmative arguments are that it would show acceptance of modern perspectives, respect for individual beliefs, and allow LGBTQ+ couples to legally marry. The negative arguments include that it could destroy conservative culture, require revisions to marriage laws, and face protests from Roman Catholics who view it as an "abomination." The document provides a balanced discussion of considerations on both sides of legalizing same-sex marriage in the Philippines.

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Activity 3 - Position Paper

The document discusses the topic of legalizing same-sex marriage in the Philippines. It presents both affirmative and negative arguments on the issue. Among the affirmative arguments are that it would show acceptance of modern perspectives, respect for individual beliefs, and allow LGBTQ+ couples to legally marry. The negative arguments include that it could destroy conservative culture, require revisions to marriage laws, and face protests from Roman Catholics who view it as an "abomination." The document provides a balanced discussion of considerations on both sides of legalizing same-sex marriage in the Philippines.

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POSITION PAPER | English for Academic and Professional Purposes

NAME: Javier, Nicole S___________________________________


GRADE & SECTION: _ 12 HUMSS D ________________________________

Activity 3: From the list as follows, select on topic and discuss it. In the table that follows, write down all the
affirmative and negative arguments that you have gathered.

1. Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage


2. Legalizing the Medical Use of Marijuana
3. Legalizing the Sale of Human Organs

Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
 It will appear as the country has accepted a  It will destroy the conservative culture of the
wider perspective on modernity. Philippines where citizens practice this for a
 It teaches Filipino citizens to comprehend and long time.
respect other individuals’ beliefs and  Philippines will no longer kept the culture and
decisions. traditional practices.
 LGBTQ+ couples will be able to get married  Revisions of Law in terms of union of two
in the Philippines (as a fulfillment for their individual.
emotional desires). Executive order 209 s. 1987 article 1
 Philippines will be close to liberated country states that Marriage is a special contract
like western countries who embrace of permanent union between a man and a
modernity. woman entered into in accordance with
 LGBTQ+ will be given an equal treatment law for the establishment of conjugal and
similar to heterosexual couples in terms of family life.
marital affair.  Roman Catholics will protest against
 Reduce the discrimination against government regarding this "abomination".
homosexual which stated in VII of the Civil
Rights Act, as amended, protects employees
and job applicants from employment
discrimination based on race, color, religion,
sex and national origin.
POSITION PAPER | English for Academic and Professional Purposes

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