STATEMENT OF MAYOR JOY BELMONTE
I urge Congressman Bong Suntay to apologize for the inappropriate remarks that he made at a recent House committee hearing.
His words directly contradict the spirit of empowerment that we have worked hard to build here in Quezon City. Over the years, we have embraced the difficult work of establishing protections for women, constantly striving to honor their rights by creating safe spaces and opportunities for them.
In this context, it is truly disappointing to witness Congressman Suntay’s casual display of objectification, on Women’s Month no less. But what makes this incident especially troubling is the fact that, as a former member of our City Council, he was part of the body that passed our Gender and Development Code.
Moreover, he was the majority floor leader of the city council when we passed the Bawal Bastos Ordinance, which declares that lewd, malicious, and demeaning remarks and acts have no place in public life. Quezon City instituted this policy in 2016—ahead of the national Safe Spaces Act.
Our policies are a declaration of our city’s values—of what we stand for and what we refuse to tolerate. We expect our elected officials to be the first to live by them.
Thus, it is clear to me: We must not hesitate to push back against any act that undermines the dignity of our women. We must continue to stand for their safety, dignity, and equality—without exception and without compromise.
We call on Congressman Suntay to take full accountability for his remarks, issue a proper apology, and conduct himself with the dignity that his office—and our city—demand. Our people deserve no less.
Jay Tarriela’s promotion to Rear Admiral by Malacañang can only be a rebuff against the Tsinators who made an issue about his use of caricatures of Xi Jin Ping. 👊
It is a signal that Tarriela is doing his job well as the Spox of the West Philippine Sea. 🇵🇭
Salute! 🫡
#WPS
ANTI-DISINFORMATION ALERT
Someone has manipulated a photo by One News PH and DDS vloggers and supporters are circulating a photo of Rise Up mems w/ luxury bags.
It is intended to convince the public that victims families have been paid off. They are not, and never have been.+
Whether sa maleta o sa paper bag o anuman yan, malinaw na imbento lang yan. Nagkakabuhol-buhol na agad yung kwento nila dahil sa lantarang kasinungalingan at paninira na naman sa akin! Baligod is playing fast and loose with his license to practice law.