Legal counsel ni Anne Curtis, naglabas ng pahayag kaugnay sa remarks ni Bong Suntay

• Anne Curtis' legal counsel, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, released a statement following the remarks made about the actress during a hearing
• The firm described the mention of Anne’s name in an objectifying manner as "clearly inappropriate and unacceptable"
• The statement reminded public officials that they are expected to uphold the dignity of others
• The legal team emphasized that such remarks have no place in any forum, especially during National Women’s Month

The legal team representing Kapamilya superstar Anne Curtis has officially broken its silence regarding the controversial remarks made by Bong Suntay during a recent congressional committee hearing.

In a firm statement, the law firm Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra denounced the way the actress was spoken about in a public setting.

"Recent remarks made during a congressional committee hearing, in which Ms. Curtis-Smith’s name was mentioned in a lewd and objectifying manner, are clearly inappropriate and unacceptable," the firm stated.

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The statement underscored that no woman, whether a private citizen or a public figure, should be reduced to a subject of lewd commentary. The legal counsel pointed out that these types of statements are degrading and are particularly offensive when they occur in the halls of Congress.

The firm also highlighted existing Philippine laws, such as the Safe Spaces Act and the Magna Carta of Women, which reflect the state's commitment to ensuring women are treated with dignity.

They noted that it is "especially unfortunate" that these remarks surfaced during National Women’s Month.

"Let this moment serve as a reminder that women deserve respect everywhere. Language that demeans or objectifies women has no place in public discourse, particularly in spaces where words carry the weight of public trust," the statement concluded, asserting that objectifying language has no place in public discourse.

Anne Curtis-Smith is a Filipino-Australian actress and TV host. She became known for her roles in television dramas such as Hiram, Maging Sino Ka Man, and Dyosa. Since 2009, she has been one of the main hosts of ABS-CBN's noontime variety show It's Showtime. Her younger sister, Jasmine, is also an actress. In her personal life, Anne married Erwan Heussaff. In 2020, they welcomed their first child, Dahlia Amélie.

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As previously reported by KAMI, Anne Curtis revealed her flight to Dubai was rerouted to Milan due to airstrikes in the Middle East. All flights to the Middle East were reportedly grounded while she was in the air. However, her daughter, Dahlia Amélie, and husband, Erwan Heussaff, are currently in Dubai. Erwan also shared a "wild" update of watching news of the strikes while in UAE airspace.

Meanwhile, Anne Curtis remembered her late father James Ernest Curtis-Smith on what would have been his birthday just a month after his passing. The actress shared photos and a heartfelt message imagining how he might be celebrated in heaven. Her post reflected her deep grief and enduring love for the family patriarch. Anne earlier described his death as an unexpected yet peaceful loss.

Source: KAMI.com.gh