LONELY SINGLE SINGLE MOMS SLEEPING A NIGHT Controversy during the campaign...女The secretary's body jokes, too
Apr 10, 2025
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A single mother refers to a woman who raises a child alone without a husband for reasons such as divorce, bereavement, or unmarried pregnancy.
According to local media such as Philstar, the Philippine Election Commission is discussing whether Christian Sia's remarks at a campaign rally in the city of Pasig in Metro Manila on the 3rd are grounds for disqualification.
The lawyer and accountant said at a campaign rally that "If you still have a single mother who is lonely while menstruating, I will sleep with her for a night."
The remarks quickly went viral online, prompting immediate condemnation from women's rights activists, political commentators and the public. Critics pointed out that the remarks illustrate the deep-rooted misogyny and gender discrimination prevalent in Philippine politics.
As the ripples grew, he explained "I'm married and it was an intended joke.' It was also said that it was intended to relieve the boredom of people on the campaign trail and to make them laugh.
He also criticized the opposing politician, saying that it was a malicious video that was cleverly edited without laughing at the audience.
Earlier on the 3rd, he caused a stir by joking with his female secretary at an election campaign event.
Referring to changes in her body size over the past 15 years, he noted that he doubts she is on a diet.
The Philippine NEC is closely examining whether it constitutes a violation of the election law that prohibits discriminatory and sexist behavior.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
