Gabriela Partylist today filed a major bill that seeks to include misogynistic and discriminatory remarks as grounds for disqualification of candidates in local and national elections.

"Ang mga bastos at mapanghamak na pananalita laban sa kababaihan ay hindi dapat maging kalakaran sa ating pulitika. Dapat may pananagutan ang mga kandidatong gumagamit ng plataporma upang magpalaganap ng diskriminasyon, lalo na sa kababaihan at LGBTQ,” Gabriela Partylist Rep. Arlene Brosas emphasized.

The bill aims to amend Sections 68 and 261 of the Omnibus Election Code, addressing a critical gap in electoral regulations that currently do not explicitly prohibit misogynistic behavior by political candidates.

"This bill is not only a legal measure but a statement that women's dignity is non-negotiable in our political landscape," Brosas added. "We are sending a clear message that sexist remarks, objectification, and discriminatory behavior have no place in democratic discourse."

The proposed legislation comes in response to numerous recent incidents of misogynistic behavior during electoral campaigns, including offensive remarks by candidates like Pasig bet Atty. Christian Sia that trivialize women's experiences and perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

“Ang panukalang Bawal Bastos sa Eleksyon Bill ay isa sa aming magiging priority legislation sa 20th Congress. Inaasahan namin ang suporta ng kababaihan sa pagsusulong ng batas na ito,” Gabriela Partylist’s first nominee Sarah Elago said. “Sa bawat babaeng sinabihang manahimik na lang, sa lahat ng kababaihang binastos: Sama-sama nating labanan ang abuso at panagutin ang mga abusadong kandidato.