Catholic and Muslim groups called out sexist and racist jokes by candidates in the Philippines’ May 12 elections, as the country’s poll body threatened to sue violators of its anti-discrimination rules.
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MANILA, Philippines – Catholic and Muslim groups called out sexist and racist jokes by candidates in the Philippines’ May 12 elections, as the country’s poll body threatened to sue violators of its anti-discrimination rules.
One of the most controversial cases involves a Metro Manila congressional candidate, Christian Sia of Pasig City, who offered to have sex “once a year” with single mothers who “are still menstruating.”
