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House leader backs Comelec’s moves to sanction bets for lewd, misogynistic remarks
House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong commended the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for issuing show cause orders against candidates who made lewd or sexist remarks during the campaign.
Adiong described the Comelec's action as a "bold step" towards promoting civility and accountability in political discussions.
He emphasized that freedom of speech should be exercised with basic decency and respect, particularly towards women and marginalized communities.
While acknowledging that negative campaigning is legal, Adiong stated it should not descend into bigotry or misogyny.
The Comelec has issued show cause orders to several candidates, including Representative Ruwel Peter Gonzaga and Governor Peter Unabia, for their inappropriate comments.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has declared election-related activities and online platforms as "safe spaces" for the 2025 national and local elections, amending Comelec Resolution No. 11116.
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Davao de Oro Rep. and gubernatorial candidate Ruwel Peter Gonzaga is facing a show cause order from the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for allegedly making vulgar remarks about women during campaign rallies.
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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has ordered Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia to explain "sexist and hateful" remarks made during campaign sorties.
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A new House bill, HB 11498 or the "Bawal Bastos sa Eleksyon" bill, has been filed seeking to amend the Omnibus Election Code to include misogynistic remarks and gender-based harassment as grounds for disqualifying candidates from running for or holding public office.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. found misogynistic and disrespectful comments made against women and minorities during campaign rallies unacceptable, according to Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro.
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