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Comelec tells governor: Explain sexist remark
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia to explain "sexist and hateful" remarks made during campaign sorties.
Unabia is being investigated for remarks on April 3 suggesting only beautiful women should receive nursing scholarships, and that the health conditions of male patients may worsen if ugly nurses are assigned to care for them.
His statements are being reviewed for possible violations of Comelec Resolution No. 11116, the Anti-Discrimination and Fair Campaigning Guidelines, and potentially the Safe Spaces Act.
The Comelec's Task Force Safe issued a show cause order, requiring Unabia to respond in writing within three days, or face a petition for disqualification and an election offense case.
Unabia defended his remarks as jokes intended to keep the audience awake, stating that the scholarships are open to all qualified individuals.
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