House leader backs Comelec’s moves to sanction bets for lewd, misogynistic remarks | ABS-CBN
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House leader backs Comelec’s moves to sanction bets for lewd, misogynistic remarks
House leader backs Comelec’s moves to sanction bets for lewd, misogynistic remarks
MANILA — House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur on Thursday backed the Commission on Elections taking steps against candidates accused of making lewd, sexist and discriminatory remarks during the campaign period.
MANILA — House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adiong of Lanao del Sur on Thursday backed the Commission on Elections taking steps against candidates accused of making lewd, sexist and discriminatory remarks during the campaign period.
Adiong commended the poll body’s issuance of show-cause orders as a “strong reminder” to candidates to balance freedom of expression with “basic decency.”
Adiong commended the poll body’s issuance of show-cause orders as a “strong reminder” to candidates to balance freedom of expression with “basic decency.”
"Ako personally, sinusuportahan ko and I would like to commend the Commission on Elections for coming up with this bold step in disciplining, if I should say no, the candidates running for this election, yung pag-adopt nila ng anti-discrimination and fair campaign resolution," he said.
"Ako personally, sinusuportahan ko and I would like to commend the Commission on Elections for coming up with this bold step in disciplining, if I should say no, the candidates running for this election, yung pag-adopt nila ng anti-discrimination and fair campaign resolution," he said.
"This will set the standard in keeping a productive and healthy public discourse during elections," Adiong said.
"This will set the standard in keeping a productive and healthy public discourse during elections," Adiong said.
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He noted that negative campaigning should not cross the line despite it being allowed by law.
He noted that negative campaigning should not cross the line despite it being allowed by law.
“[I]f you want to attack a certain candidate or a certain adversary in a political position, you should not use something that would touch the sensitivity of a certain group of people,” he said.
“[I]f you want to attack a certain candidate or a certain adversary in a political position, you should not use something that would touch the sensitivity of a certain group of people,” he said.
THESE REMARKS SHOULD NO LONGER BE TOLERATED
The House leader believes misogynistic and discriminatory remarks should no longer be tolerated, especially during campaign season.
The House leader believes misogynistic and discriminatory remarks should no longer be tolerated, especially during campaign season.
The lawmaker said the content of the campaign speeches must focus on platforms and plans, which the voters will use when they choose their leaders.
The lawmaker said the content of the campaign speeches must focus on platforms and plans, which the voters will use when they choose their leaders.
“Hindi ho dapat tayo doon nakikipag-diskurso sa level ng kasarian ng tao, sa level ng paniniwala ng tao, but to what can we provide to our community to better the services of the government,” he said.
“Hindi ho dapat tayo doon nakikipag-diskurso sa level ng kasarian ng tao, sa level ng paniniwala ng tao, but to what can we provide to our community to better the services of the government,” he said.
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(We should not use gender or faith to score political points, but discuss what can we provide to our community to better the services of the government)
(We should not use gender or faith to score political points, but discuss what can we provide to our community to better the services of the government)
When asked if he supports House Bill No. 11498 filed by Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, which seeks to include misogynistic and discriminatory remarks as grounds for disqualification, Adiong said there are existing mechanisms in place but that he is open to discussing amendments to election laws.
When asked if he supports House Bill No. 11498 filed by Gabriela Party-list Rep. Arlene Brosas, which seeks to include misogynistic and discriminatory remarks as grounds for disqualification, Adiong said there are existing mechanisms in place but that he is open to discussing amendments to election laws.
“I believe the reason for the show-cause order is for the candidates to also explain their side. Whether or not Comelec has to proceed with filing a disqualification, because the Comelec as a regulatory commission can do in moto propio those kind of penalties,” he said.
“I believe the reason for the show-cause order is for the candidates to also explain their side. Whether or not Comelec has to proceed with filing a disqualification, because the Comelec as a regulatory commission can do in moto propio those kind of penalties,” he said.
Comelec has issued several show cause orders to candidates for their sexist or discriminatory remarks during campaign rallies.
Comelec has issued several show cause orders to candidates for their sexist or discriminatory remarks during campaign rallies.
“Kailangan talaga nating ma-change yung ganong mindset eh…. dahil we tolerate this kind of lewd jokes and no less than the former president nagjo-joke sila ng ganito." Adiong said.
“Kailangan talaga nating ma-change yung ganong mindset eh…. dahil we tolerate this kind of lewd jokes and no less than the former president nagjo-joke sila ng ganito." Adiong said.
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(We really need to change the mindset that that is okay... because we tolerated these kinds of lewd jokes, and no less than the former president made those kinds of jokes)
(We really need to change the mindset that that is okay... because we tolerated these kinds of lewd jokes, and no less than the former president made those kinds of jokes)
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