Ethics complaint filed vs SuntayMANILA, Philippines — After congresswomen referred to the ethics panel the sexist remarks of Rep. Bong Suntay, women’s rights advocates filed an ethics complaint yesterday against the Quezon City lawmaker. Akbayan Reps. Percival Cendaña and Chel Diokno also joined the congresswomen as they pushed for administrative sanctions against Suntay. As for the ethics complaint, it was filed by former Gabriela representative Liza Maza, Gabriela National Alliance national chairperson Gert Libang, Gabriela Youth spokesperson Fran Reyes and Kilusan ng Manggagawang Kababaihan spokesperson Jacq Ruiz. Suntay liableSuntay is liable for sexual harassment and violence against women, according to the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC). “Suntay’s statement is a type of gender-based sexual harassment, which is prohibited and punishable under Republic Act 11313 or the Safe Spaces Act.

Source: Philippine Star March 05, 2026 22:01 UTC