Sexist remarks at Ibaloy Day spark outrage in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY — A guest performer’s sexist remarks during the Ibaloy Day celebration on Monday have drawn strong backlash, with women’s groups and a city councilor calling for a public apology. During the program, Romeo “Romy” Ogong made jokes about his body and reportedly offered to “distribute his sperm” to audience members, even referencing in vitro fertilization. While some attendees laughed, others described the remarks as inappropriate and demeaning to women. Women’s group Innabuyog-Gabriela condemned the statements as “blatant expressions of feudal, misogynistic, and patriarchal thinking” that normalize discrimination and violence. “Public events must not excuse sexism as entertainment,” the […]... Keep on reading: Sexist remarks at Ibaloy Day spark outrage in Baguio