Joey de Leon, nanawagan kay Bong Suntay na irespeto si Anne Curtis

• TV host Joey de Leon publicly called on Rep. Bong Suntay to show respect toward actress Anne Curtis
• The callout occurred on the March 4 episode of “Eat Bulaga!” during the segment Gimme 5
• Suntay drew criticism after admitting at a Congress hearing that he “nag-init” after imagining Anne Curtis
• Fellow host Miles Ocampo also emphasized respect for women, adding to the growing public discussion about decorum

Veteran television host Joey de Leon publicly called out Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay during the March 4 broadcast of the long-running noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!. The veteran comedian used the show’s popular "Gimme 5" segment to address the lawmaker directly following a controversial incident in Congress that drew widespread condemnation across social media and the entertainment industry.

The issue stemmed from a House justice committee hearing held on March 3, where Suntay admitted that he "nag-init" after imagining or seeing actress Anne Curtis at a mall. While the lawmaker defended his analogy as a legal illustration regarding "imagined scenarios," his choice of words was quickly labeled as inappropriate and disrespectful. Responding to the backlash, De Leon made a concise yet firm appeal on air.

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"Kaya naman si Bong... Respect Anne Curtis, Bong," says the veteran host.

Adding weight to the discussion, fellow host Miles Ocampo also voiced her stance on the matter, shifting the focus toward the general treatment of women in society. She emphasized that public officials and citizens alike should maintain a high standard of conduct when referring to others.

"Respect ang mga kababaihan," says the actress and host.

Her statement resonated with many viewers, further amplifying the call for professional decorum and gender sensitivity in official government proceedings.

The televised segment immediately trended online, with netizens praising the hosts for using their platform to defend a colleague in the industry. Many observers noted that the incident highlights a growing expectation for accountability among public servants, especially concerning their language toward women.

Joey de Leon is a legendary Filipino comedian, actor, and songwriter with over five decades in show business. As a founding member of the iconic trio TVJ, he is a primary architect behind Eat Bulaga!, the world’s longest-running variety show. Renowned for his quick wit and wordplay, he has starred in numerous box-office hits and composed classic OPM hits like "Ipagpatawad Mo." A multi-awarded entertainer, he remains a cornerstone of Philippine pop culture and a master of television hosting.

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In separate news, Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay faced significant backlash following inappropriate comments regarding actress Anne Curtis during a House justice committee hearing. The remarks surfaced during deliberations on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte, prompting fellow lawmakers to officially strike his statements from the record. Although Suntay defended his words by claiming they lacked "se*xual" or "immoral" intent, the committee maintained that the language was unprofessional. The incident has since sparked discussions regarding the decorum expected during high-level legislative proceedings.

Meanwhile, Representative Bong Suntay recently issued an apology to those offended by his viral comments about Anne Curtis, though he stood by his original legal logic. He compared his "desire" for the actress to past statements made by Vice President Sara Duterte to illustrate that imagined scenarios do not constitute impeachable offenses. Despite his explanation that imagination without overt action is legally insufficient for impeachment, San Juan Representative Ysabel Maria Zamora and other officials successfully moved to erase the analogy from the House archives.

Source: KAMI.com.gh