Jasmine Curtis-Smith, nanawagan na turuan ang mga batang lalaki na igalang ang kababaihan
- Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith emphasized the importance of teaching boys at a young age to respect, appreciate, and support women
- She chose not to further comment on the controversial remarks made by Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay about her sister, Anne Curtis
- Curtis-Smith also refrained from responding to lawyer Ferdinand Topacio’s criticism of her b*kini photos on social media
- Women’s group Gabriela and Anne Curtis’ legal counsel condemned the remarks made about the actress, calling them inappropriate and unacceptable
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Actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith stressed the importance of raising boys to respect women amid the controversy surrounding remarks made about her sister, Anne Curtis.
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According to a report by Saleema Refran on the television program 24 Oras on Friday, Curtis-Smith chose not to elaborate further on statements made by Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay during a congressional hearing.
Instead, she used the moment to highlight a broader issue about respect for women.
Curtis-Smith expressed gratitude to supporters who spoke out following the incident.
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"Sana po turuan natin ang mga batang lalake, mula bata pa lang turuan natin sila kung ano ang importansya sa pagrerespeto, sa pagbibigay-pugay, sa pag-a-appreciate, at hindi lang 'yun, pagsusuporta sa mga kababaihan," she said.
The Kapuso actress also declined to comment on lawyer Ferdinand Topacio, who recently criticized her social media posts.
Topacio had questioned Curtis-Smith’s b*kini photos in a radio program.
"Ikaw Jasmine, bakit ka nagpopost ng mga b*kini pictures mo sa social media?" he said.
He added, "Hindi ba para ika'y pagnasaan?"
Curtis-Smith shared a video clip of the remarks on her Instagram Stories and Facebook Stories on Thursday.
"Yowwwww what the actual?????? What the!!!! Dugyot ka!" she wrote.
Meanwhile, the Gabriela Women’s Party publicly condemned Topacio’s comments and said it is studying possible legal action against the lawyer.
The controversy began earlier this week when Suntay made remarks about Anne Curtis during a House of Representatives hearing. His statement referenced a personal “desire” for the actress while explaining his argument in defense of Vice President Sara Duterte’s earlier remarks.
"Alam n'yo minsan, minsan nasa Shangri-La ako, nakita ko si Anne Curtis, ang ganda-ganda pala niya," Suntay said.
He added, "Pero 'di naman siguro ako pwedeng kasuhan kung ano ang na-imagine ko eh."
Members of the House Committee on Justice later called out the remarks and had them removed from the official record. Suntay subsequently issued an apology.
Anne Curtis’ legal counsel later described the comments as inappropriate.
"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 law firm said.
Jasmine Curtis-Smith is widely recognized as one of the most talented actresses of her generation, admired not only for her performances but also for her advocacy. Over the years, she has consistently used her platform to promote respect, equality, and women’s rights. Despite building her own identity in the entertainment industry, Jasmine has remained very close to her sister, Anne Curtis. The two have often shown strong support for each other, especially during moments of public scrutiny and controversy.
In separate news, actress Jasmine Curtis recently reacted to controversial remarks made by lawyer Ferdie Topacio during a segment on DWIZ. In the discussion, Topacio criticized Jasmine and other celebrities for posting b*kini photos online, suggesting that such images attract inappropriate attention. Jasmine later reposted the video clip on her Instagram Stories and expressed her anger through a blunt caption. Her reaction quickly gained attention on social media, where many netizens criticized the statements and described them as offensive and disrespectful.
Meanwhile, Jasmine Curtis also spoke out about the tone of an interview involving Representative Bong Suntay, saying the laughter during the discussion seemed inappropriate. She shared her reaction on X after reposting a netizen’s comment defending journalists covering the issue. Veteran journalist Ed Lingao later responded online, asking critics if they had watched the complete interview before reacting. Jasmine eventually clarified her statement, admitting she regretted one strongly worded comparison while maintaining her stance against remarks she believes undermine women.
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