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Pasig bet pressed on sexist remarks
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.
The SC order stems from complaints filed by lawyers Allen Liberato-Espino and Michelle Laserna-Adricula, as well as a letter from the Gabriela National Alliance of Filipino Women, concerning Sia's viral joke about single mothers.
Sia's remark, made during a campaign event, suggested that single mothers who are still menstruating and lonely could sleep with him once a year.
Separately, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has also issued a second show cause order against Sia.
The Comelec is investigating Sia's alleged misogynistic remarks against his female staff, including comments on body size, to determine if these violate its anti-discrimination resolution and could lead to his disqualification from the upcoming May elections.
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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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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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The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a second show cause order against Pasig City congressional candidate Christian "Ian" Sia for body shaming a former female staff member.
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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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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.
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