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Chastised and chastened, Pasig bet Ian Sia apologizes for lewd joke about single mothers
Christian "Ian" Sia, a congressional candidate in Pasig City, has apologized for a sexually charged joke he made about single mothers during a campaign rally on April 2.
Sia stated that his intention was merely to get the audience's attention, but he now better understands that the effect of his words is also important.
He acknowledged that he chose the wrong joke to entertain people at a political caucus.
The joke was caught on video and went viral, triggering condemnation on social media and a threat of disqualification from the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Sia called a press conference on Friday afternoon, April 4, to deliver his public apology.
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