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Pasig Congressional Candidate Faces Show-Cause Order After Remarks About Single Mothers
Christian "Ian" Sia, a congressional candidate in Pasig City, has been issued a show-cause order by COMELEC following controversial remarks about single mothers. The comments have led to public condemnation and internal party actions.
Pasig City congressional candidate Christian "Ian" Sia has been issued a show-cause order by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) following controversial remarks he made about single mothers during a campaign event. Sia stated that single mothers who are still menstruating and feeling lonely could spend time with him once a year, a comment that has been widely criticized as misogynistic and inappropriate.
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Public Backlash: The remarks sparked significant outrage, with Pasig City Councilor Angelu de Leon condemning Sia's statements as insulting to women and solo parents. De Leon emphasized that such language has no place in public discourse.
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COMELEC's Response: In reaction to the incident, COMELEC issued a show-cause order to Sia, requiring him to explain why he should not be charged with an election offense or disqualified from the congressional race due to his remarks.
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Party's Action: In response to the controversy, Sia's party has barred him from participating in campaign events for three days.
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