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Misogynistic remarks ‘unacceptable,’ says Marcos
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.
Castro stated that candidates using such narratives in their campaigning is unacceptable and that these statements should not be applauded, nor should candidates who make them be celebrated or idolized.
She emphasized that if such behavior was applauded in the past, it should not happen during the administration of President Marcos.
The President's directive is that those seeking public office should promote respect, integrity, and truthfulness in their statements.
Marcos also lauded the Commission on Elections' swift actions against candidates who have made insensitive remarks during campaign rallies.
Pasig City congressional candidate Christian "Ian" Sia is facing show-cause orders from the Supreme Court and the Comelec for stating he was willing to sleep with single mothers once a year if elected.
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