DSWD chief slams congressional bet for lewd joke on solo parents

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian condemned Pasig congressional candidate Atty. Christian Sia for a lewd joke targeting solo parents.

Gatchalian urged candidates to prioritize substantive policy discussions over offensive humor that demeans vulnerable sectors.

He emphasized that solo parents are "real-life heroes" who face significant daily struggles and deserve respect, not mockery.

In a viral video, Sia made sexually charged remarks about single mothers who are still menstruating and lonely.

Sia has since issued a public apology, and Gatchalian stated he would not comment further, leaving the decision to the voters of Pasig.

The DSWD Secretary stressed the importance of not marginalizing or degrading the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable during political campaigns.