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Gabriela asks SC to probe Pasig bet Ian Sia over single mom joke
Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas is threatening to file a disbarment case against Pasig City congressional candidate Christian Sia for making a lewd joke about single mothers.
Gabriela has since asked the Supreme Court to look into the "lewd" and "misogynist" remarks made by Sia during a campaign rally.
Gabriela secretary general Clarice Palce stated that the group is urging the SC to take action or impose sanctions as they believe Atty. Christian Sia committed numerous violations.
Sia's offensive joke, which involved him telling single mothers to "list up" for sex after their period, was made during a campaign sortie and posted on social media.
He has since apologized for his joke, attributing his current difficulties to the person who uploaded the video.
Gabriela believes this is not an isolated case, noting that Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia also made a joke against women in his campaign rally.
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Women's rights group Gabriela has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to sanction or disbar Atty. Christian Sia, a Pasig congressional candidate, for making alleged misogynistic and sexist remarks about single mothers.
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Pasig congressional candidate Atty. Christian Sia faces scrutiny for lewd remarks about single mothers, including an offer to sleep with them, which he called a 'joke'.
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The Supreme Court (SC) has issued a show cause order against congressional candidate Christian "Ian" Sia, requiring him to explain within 10 days why no disciplinary action should be taken against him.
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Pasig City congressional candidate Atty. Christian Sia argues his controversial remarks about single mothers were protected free speech and not discriminatory.
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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.
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