COMELEC, dinisqualify si Christian Sia dahil sa mga binitawang salita sa kampanya nung Abril

- A Commission on Elections division disqualified Atty. Christian Sia, following his remarks about single mothers

- Sia is a Pasig City congressional candidate and became a hot topic after his remarks during a certain campaign in April

- There, in a viral video Sia was heard saying: “Minsan sa isang taon, ang mga solo parent na babae na nireregla pa – Nay, malinaw, nireregla pa – at nalulungkot, minsan sa isang taon, puwedeng sumiping ho sa akin."

- This was condemned by the Solo Parents party-list, which prompted them to file an election offense complaint against the candidate

A Commission on Elections division has disqualified Atty. Christian Sia, after his controversial remarks about single mothers.

Sia, a congressional candidate in Pasig City, drew public backlash over statements he made during a campaign event in April.

In a now-viral video, Sia was heard saying: “Minsan sa isang taon, ang mga solo parent na babae na nireregla pa – Nay, malinaw, nireregla pa – at nalulungkot, minsan sa isang taon, puwedeng sumiping ho sa akin."

His comments were strongly condemned by the Solo Parents party-list, which led to the filing of an election offense complaint against him.

COMELEC Second Division said in a statement that Atty. Sia's remarks “were not only inappropriate, but unlawful and offensive to the principles that guide fair and respectful elections.”

In a report by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali,' COMELEC said if Sia ever gets the highest votes during the election, they will suspend the proclamation of his win.

“His statements fall far below the standards required of those who wish to serve the people. Public office demands better, and the people deserve no less,” the Second Division said in a resolution released Thursday.

“Respondent is hereby DISQUALIFIED from continuing as a candidate for Member, House of Representatives, Lone Legislative District of Pasig City, in relation to the 2025 National and Local Elections,” they added.

Watch the report in the video below:

Atty. Christian "Ian" Sia is a lawyer, certified public accountant (CPA), and a congressional candidate for Pasig City's lone district in the 2025 elections. He is a founding partner of Mosveldtt Law Offices, leading its Tax, Tariff, and Trade Practice groups. Sia has represented corporate clients before the Bureau of Internal Revenue, specializing in tax-related matters. He holds a law degree from Ateneo de Manila University and an accounting degree from De La Salle University.

In a previous report by KAMI, COMELEC Task Force SAFE filed a motu proprio petition for disqualification against Pasig City congressional candidate Christian "Ian" Sia. The petition was made because of the remarks made by Sia against single mothers and one of his lady staff members. In a report by GMA 7's 'Balitanghali,' Sia, according to the task force, violated COMELEC's anti-discrimination, fair campaign guidelines. It can be recalled that Sia was already given two show cause orders because of his remarks during his campaigns.

Additionally, the COMELEC issued a second show cause order against Christian "Ian" Sia over his comment on a female staff member's weight. The commission said Sia may have violated the Anti-Discrimination and Fair Campaigning Guidelines. Sia was asked to explain why he should not be charged or disqualified as a candidate. This follows an earlier complaint over his offensive joke about solo parents in Pasig.

Source: KAMI.com.gh