Mister misogyny

Do we still want to talk about Congressman Bong Suntay and his notorious quip about actress Anne Curtis?

- Joseph T. Gonzales

That topic has probably been regurgitated countless times over the recent news cycle, with everyone and their auntie chiming in. Even two-bit actors have proffered their opinions, and would you believe, a word war has erupted between soc-med influencers?

Now that particular brouhaha has engulfed the online space with interesting sidebars into the personal hygiene, luxury purchases, gender identity, and sexual preferences of the influencers. The discourse has unfortunately descended unto depths even lower than what the Congressman could have foreseen. But that’s another column.

To recall, the congressman thought it worthy to mention that he had “desires” inside him triggered by actress Curtis. That itself triggered an ethics investigation from within Congress itself, as well as a complaint filed with the ombudsman by women who took up the cudgels for Anne. After all, there is the Safe Spaces Act to consider, as well as the Magna Carta for women. Plus, as Suntay is a lawyer, he is also subject to the professional standards required for members of the Bar.