Ian Sia: Comelec disqualifies congressional bet over sexist remarks

Ian Sia: Comelec disqualifies congressional bet over sexist remarks

MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark ruling, Pasig City lone district representative candidate Christian “Ian” Sia was disqualified by a Commission on Elections division over what the Comelec’s anti-discrimination panel deemed lewd and discriminatory remarks. Sia’s disqualification came after the Comelec 2nd Division on Wednesday, May 7, granted the motu propio (on its own initiative) petition of the panel about Sia’s lewd remarks targeting singl…

Comelec disqualifies Pasig bet Ian Sia over discriminatory remarks

“The Respondent's public remarks, laden with sexist, objectifying, and demeaning language, did not merely reflect poor judgment. They revealed a troubling lack of respect for human dignity and a serious disregard for the standards of decency and ethical conduct expected of anyone seeking public office,” the Comelec said.

Pasig congressional bet Ian Sia disqualified by Comelec over single mother ‘siping’ remarks

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has ordered the disqualification of Pasig congressional candidate, lawyer Christian “Ian” Sia, over his controversial remarks about single mothers during a campaign sortie in April.**media[10070]**In a resolution dated May 7, the poll body granted its motu proprio (on its own motion) petition concerning Sia’s lewd remarks about single mothers, saying that those who are still menstruating can …

House Deputy Minority Leader and BH Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera welcomed the disqualification of Pasig City Congressional Candidate Christian “Ian” Sia by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Second Division for his lewd remarks against single mothers. Herrera stressed that the COMELEC’s decision is a victory for respect, decency and the advancement of the dignity of women. According to Herrera, the COMELEC’s decision sends a clear messa…

Claim of CamSur bet for governor that he’s not disqualified NEEDS CONTEXT

Camarines Sur gubernatorial candidate Ronald “Bong” Alarkon Rodriguez cautioned his constituents against believing in “fake news,” saying he is disqualified from the May 12 race. This needs context. The Commission on Elections has cancelled Rodriguez’s Certificate of Candidacy over discrepancies in his claim of residency. STATEMENT In a Facebook post on April 30, Rodriguez said: “Dae po maniwala sa pinapakalat na fake news. DAE PO AKO DISQUALIF…

By Acel Fernando, CLTV36 News The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Second Division has disqualified Christian Sia from running for Pasig in the 2025 National and Local Elections, citing his lewd remarks against single mothers. In a decision issued Thursday, May 8, the Comelec granted a petition by Task Force SAFE seeking to block Sia's candidacy after he allegedly made derogatory comments during a campaign sortie in April. Photos from Radyo Pi…