Suntay’s Anne Curtis remark an affront to Filipino women – PCW

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on Wednesday denounced Quezon City Rep.

4 Mar, 23:00 — 5 Mar, 05:34

Why this matters

This incident highlights ongoing issues of misogyny and inappropriate behavior by public officials in the Philippines, particularly concerning how women, including public figures, are treated. The strong public and official backlash underscores a growing demand for accountability and respect from elected representatives.

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What sources agree on

Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay made lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis
Suntay's remarks drew widespread criticism from various sectors
The incident occurred on a Wednesday

Key claims3 agreed

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Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay made lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis

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Suntay's remarks were made on a Wednesday

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Suntay reaped a storm of criticism from Malacañang to City Hall

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Specific details about the 'flak from his own colleagues' that Suntay received earlier

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RapplerMostly Factual180d ago

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inquirerMostly Factual179d ago

From Palace to City Hall, Suntay reaps a storm

From Malacañang to City Hall, Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay on Wednesday reaped a storm of criticism over his lewd remarks about actress Anne Curtis after earlier drawing flak from his own colleagues in the House of Representatives. “I was offended on behalf of all women, especially when it is even being touted as an

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First report: Rappler · 4 Mar, 23:00|Full coverage: 2 · 7h|Window: 7h

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From Palace to City Hall, Suntay reaps a storm

Story evolution

Remarks and Initial FlakWednesday (prior to March 4)

Rep. Suntay made lewd remarks about Anne Curtis and faced initial criticism from colleagues.

Widespread Public and Official CondemnationMarch 4-5

The remarks became public, leading to a storm of criticism from various sectors, including Malacañang and City Hall.

Suntay’s Anne Curtis remark an affront to Filipino women – PCW

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[Pastilan] When a congressman’s ‘thought crime’ goes public

From Palace to City Hall, Suntay reaps a storm

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[Pastilan] When a congressman’s ‘thought crime’ goes public

From Palace to City Hall, Suntay reaps a storm

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