Sotto slammed for ‘na-ano’ comment, called ‘sexist’, ‘basura’

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Sotto slammed for ‘na-ano’ comment, called ‘sexist’, ‘basura’
People call out Senator Sotto for his sexist comments during the confirmation hearing of DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo

 

MANILA, Philippines – While Senator Vicente “Tito” Sotto III found it hilarious to refer to single mothers as “na-ano lang” during the confirmation hearing of Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo, people on Twitter had a few choice words for the beleaguered senator too.

Among them: “sexist”, “misogynist”, and “basura”. (READ: Sotto insults single mother DSWD chief Taguiwalo: ‘Na-ano lang’)

Some asked why Sotto is still a senator despite his outdated perspective:

While others were no longer surprised that he was capable of that kind of rhetoric:

Here’s what the rest had to say:

Repeat offender

This isn’t the first time Sotto has received flak online for his sexist behavior and careless language. In 2016, he was also called out for victim-blaming on Eat Bulaga. During the “Juan For All, All For Juan” segment, Sotto told off a woman who said a male friend took advantage of her: Kasalanan ng lahat ng ‘yan ng pag-inom… Kababae mong tao pa-shot-shot ka?” (READ: Sotto insults single mother DSWD chief Taguiwalo: ‘Na-ano lang’)

What did you think of Senator Sotto’s remarks? Let us know in the comments below! 

– Rappler.com

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