Home OKs ethics probe into Bong Suntay’s remarks vs Anne Curtis

‘The dignity of ladies ought to by no means be made the topic of humor inside Congress,’ says Home ladies and gender equality chair Ann Matibag

MANILA, Philippines – The Home of Representatives on Wednesday, March 4, licensed an investigation into the assertion made by Deputy Minority Chief Bong Suntay in opposition to Anne Curtis, which has drawn widespread condemnation for its obvious objectification of ladies.

The Home adopted a movement permitting the ethics committee to make an intensive evaluation of Suntay’s remarks on Tuesday, March 4, when he mentioned he had sexual fantasies about Curtis throughout the impeachment proceedings in opposition to Vice President Sara Duterte.

This got here after Laguna 1st District Represenative Ann Matibag, chair of the Home committee on ladies and gender equality, spoke on the plenary ground and requested that the problem be referred to the ethics committee.

“The girl will not be a joke, she will not be a fantasy, and the dignity of ladies ought to by no means be made the topic of humor inside Congress,” Matibag mentioned in Filipino.

“When a member of Congress speaks in a manner that objectifies ladies, the hurt extends far past that second. This has real-life penalties for girls who expertise varied types of harassment, discrimination, and abuse day-after-day,” Gabriela Consultant Sarah Elago added.

Suntay has apologized for his remarks, however insisted that he was “arguing on rules.”

Suntay introduced up Anne Curtis in an try and defend the Vice President, who as soon as mentioned she has imagined decapitating President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. That assertion is among the many grounds cited in her impeachment case.

“The analogy might need been in unhealthy style and brought within the unsuitable context,” Suntay mentioned. “There was no malice meant. If there was malice deduced, I want to apologize to these offended.” – Rappler.com