Lea Salonga, Pokwang hit those who insult single mothers | ABS-CBN
Lea Salonga, Pokwang hit those who insult single mothers
Lea Salonga, Pokwang hit those who insult single mothers
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Published May 03, 2017 06:41 PM PHT
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Updated May 04, 2017 05:41 PM PHT

(2nd UPDATE) Broadway star Lea Salonga decried those who look down on single mothers, saying they deserve a "special place in hell," just an hour after Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III joked about Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo having kids out of wedlock.
(2nd UPDATE) Broadway star Lea Salonga decried those who look down on single mothers, saying they deserve a "special place in hell," just an hour after Senator Vicente "Tito" Sotto III joked about Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo having kids out of wedlock.
At her confirmation hearing Wednesday, Sotto asked Taguiwalo whether she was single after seeing that she has two kids.
At her confirmation hearing Wednesday, Sotto asked Taguiwalo whether she was single after seeing that she has two kids.
Taguiwalo replied that her life has never been a "normal one," before Sotto decided to make a quip and used a colloquial Tagalog phrase to describe her as "na-ano lang."
Taguiwalo replied that her life has never been a "normal one," before Sotto decided to make a quip and used a colloquial Tagalog phrase to describe her as "na-ano lang."
The controversial exchange appeared to have prompted a response from Salonga, who took to Twitter to share that she was raised by a her mother, Ligaya Salonga, single-handedly.
The controversial exchange appeared to have prompted a response from Salonga, who took to Twitter to share that she was raised by a her mother, Ligaya Salonga, single-handedly.
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"For much of my growing-up years, my mother was a single mother," she wrote. "I curse anyone and everyone that sees women like her as 'less than'.''
"For much of my growing-up years, my mother was a single mother," she wrote. "I curse anyone and everyone that sees women like her as 'less than'.''
She added: "My husband was, for much of his upbringing, raised by a single mother. I curse anyone that sees women like her as 'less than'. For those that look down upon these beloved ladies, there's a special place in hell for the likes of you."
She added: "My husband was, for much of his upbringing, raised by a single mother. I curse anyone that sees women like her as 'less than'. For those that look down upon these beloved ladies, there's a special place in hell for the likes of you."
Others who were disturbed by Sotto's remarks include director Antoinette Jadaone and screenwriter Anj Pessumal, who worked on movies "Starting Over Again" and "English Only, Please."
Others who were disturbed by Sotto's remarks include director Antoinette Jadaone and screenwriter Anj Pessumal, who worked on movies "Starting Over Again" and "English Only, Please."
Hay, Tito Sotto. God bless the women of the Philippines - na-ano or otherwise!
— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) May 3, 2017
Hay, Tito Sotto. God bless the women of the Philippines - na-ano or otherwise!
— Tonette, Tonette (@tonetjadaone) May 3, 2017
Hey @sotto_tito, isn't your daughter Ciara separated frm her husband and now raising their child as a single mom? "Na-ano lang" din ba siya?
— Anj (@anjpessumal) May 3, 2017
Hey @sotto_tito, isn't your daughter Ciara separated frm her husband and now raising their child as a single mom? "Na-ano lang" din ba siya?
— Anj (@anjpessumal) May 3, 2017
Comedian Pokwang also blasted Sotto, saying that the reason she is a single mother is because the father of her daughter didn't have the guts to own up to the responsibility.
Comedian Pokwang also blasted Sotto, saying that the reason she is a single mother is because the father of her daughter didn't have the guts to own up to the responsibility.
"Sa lahat ng single mom sa buong mundo, mabuhay tayong lahat!!! Yahooo! God bless us all," she wrote, before adding: "Hindi po ako na-ano lang! Naging single mom ako kasi wala pong bayag ang lalaking minahal ko! Pero binuhay ko ng marangal mga anak ko!"
"Sa lahat ng single mom sa buong mundo, mabuhay tayong lahat!!! Yahooo! God bless us all," she wrote, before adding: "Hindi po ako na-ano lang! Naging single mom ako kasi wala pong bayag ang lalaking minahal ko! Pero binuhay ko ng marangal mga anak ko!"
For her part, actress Janine Gutierrez tweeted: "My respect to all the single mothers who take on the immense responsibility of successfully raising children on their own."
For her part, actress Janine Gutierrez tweeted: "My respect to all the single mothers who take on the immense responsibility of successfully raising children on their own."
Hindi po ako na-ano lang! naging single mom ako kasi wala pong BAYAG!! ang lalaking minahal ko! pero binuhay ko ng marangal mga anak ko!
— marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 3, 2017
Hindi po ako na-ano lang! naging single mom ako kasi wala pong BAYAG!! ang lalaking minahal ko! pero binuhay ko ng marangal mga anak ko!
— marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 3, 2017
Sa lahat ng single mom sa buong mundo,, mabuhay tayong lahat!!! Yahooo... God bless us all ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #PinagPala #moreBlessingstoUs
— marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 3, 2017
Sa lahat ng single mom sa buong mundo,, mabuhay tayong lahat!!! Yahooo... God bless us all ❤️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #PinagPala #moreBlessingstoUs
— marietta subong (@pokwang27) May 3, 2017
My respect to all the single mothers who take on the immense responsibility of successfully raising children on their own 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
— Janine Gutierrez (@janinegutierrez) May 3, 2017
My respect to all the single mothers who take on the immense responsibility of successfully raising children on their own 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
— Janine Gutierrez (@janinegutierrez) May 3, 2017
Here are the other celebrities who took offense at Sotto's comments:
Here are the other celebrities who took offense at Sotto's comments:
Mabuhay ang mga solo parents, iba ang lakas at katatagan ninyo. 👏👏👏
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 3, 2017
Mabuhay ang mga solo parents, iba ang lakas at katatagan ninyo. 👏👏👏
— Bianca Gonzalez (@iamsuperbianca) May 3, 2017
Tito (tē-taw) n. Creepy guy you see at reunions. Stares at your legs. Cracks a misogynistic "joke." The only one drinking beer at 10am.
— Saab (@saabmagalona) May 3, 2017
Tito (tē-taw) n. Creepy guy you see at reunions. Stares at your legs. Cracks a misogynistic "joke." The only one drinking beer at 10am.
— Saab (@saabmagalona) May 3, 2017
What a disrespectful little boy. I pray to God no one treats the women in your life the way you just treated this woman. https://t.co/TWxLgn49Ef
— Kiana Valenciano (@KianaVee) May 3, 2017
What a disrespectful little boy. I pray to God no one treats the women in your life the way you just treated this woman. https://t.co/TWxLgn49Ef
— Kiana Valenciano (@KianaVee) May 3, 2017
Sotto making fun of single parents this time? I mean, how many uneducated statements can you make before you actually learn to shut up.
— Lauren Young (@loyoung) May 3, 2017
Sotto making fun of single parents this time? I mean, how many uneducated statements can you make before you actually learn to shut up.
— Lauren Young (@loyoung) May 3, 2017
I too was raised only by my mother at one point in my life and trust me its no joke. She's got more substance, spunk and smarts than you do.
— Lauren Young (@loyoung) May 3, 2017
I too was raised only by my mother at one point in my life and trust me its no joke. She's got more substance, spunk and smarts than you do.
— Lauren Young (@loyoung) May 3, 2017
Hindi ka naman nya inaano? 🤧
— alessandra de rossi (@msderossi) May 3, 2017
Hindi ka naman nya inaano? 🤧
— alessandra de rossi (@msderossi) May 3, 2017
Volleyball star-turned-television host Gretchen Ho described Sotto's comments as "misogynistic," while comedian Vice Ganda went with a more humorous approach.
Volleyball star-turned-television host Gretchen Ho described Sotto's comments as "misogynistic," while comedian Vice Ganda went with a more humorous approach.
Anung ganap? Bakit parang nagkakaanuhan? Anu na?! May naano ba? Sinong nang aano? Wag kayong ano jan ha!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 3, 2017
Anung ganap? Bakit parang nagkakaanuhan? Anu na?! May naano ba? Sinong nang aano? Wag kayong ano jan ha!
— jose marie viceral (@vicegandako) May 3, 2017
Gabriela Women's Party criticized Sotto, saying that the senator "went out of bounds" in pointing out that the cabinet appointee had children outside marriage.
Gabriela Women's Party criticized Sotto, saying that the senator "went out of bounds" in pointing out that the cabinet appointee had children outside marriage.
Sotto has already apologized but pointed out that those panning him for his remarks "didn't understand" his joke.
Sotto has already apologized but pointed out that those panning him for his remarks "didn't understand" his joke.
Saying he would be the last to disrespect women, Sotto explained that he meant nothing malicious in raising Taguiwalo's status as a solo parent, adding that two of his daughters are also single mothers.
Saying he would be the last to disrespect women, Sotto explained that he meant nothing malicious in raising Taguiwalo's status as a solo parent, adding that two of his daughters are also single mothers.
Sotto's name was the most talked about topic on Twitter, even hours after the hearing concluded.
Sotto's name was the most talked about topic on Twitter, even hours after the hearing concluded.
LJ Reyes, who has a son with former boyfriend Paulo Avelino, wrote on Instagram: "I am a proud single mom to my son Aki! I think it's time to stand up for all the women who single-handedly raise their child(ren)! No matter what people say! Respect begets respect! God bless you!"
LJ Reyes, who has a son with former boyfriend Paulo Avelino, wrote on Instagram: "I am a proud single mom to my son Aki! I think it's time to stand up for all the women who single-handedly raise their child(ren)! No matter what people say! Respect begets respect! God bless you!"
Paolo Contis, Reyes' current beau, added: Ang alam ko sa joke dapat nakakatawa, hindi nakaka offend. Single motherhood should not be joked about."
Paolo Contis, Reyes' current beau, added: Ang alam ko sa joke dapat nakakatawa, hindi nakaka offend. Single motherhood should not be joked about."
"Well, what can I expect, hindi ka nga pala magaling magpatawa kahit kailan. [LJ] is one great mother and I am very proud of her! Malamang mas lalake pa siya kesa sayo!"
"Well, what can I expect, hindi ka nga pala magaling magpatawa kahit kailan. [LJ] is one great mother and I am very proud of her! Malamang mas lalake pa siya kesa sayo!"
Regine Velasquez posted a quote that read: "Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly."
Regine Velasquez posted a quote that read: "Single moms: You are a doctor, a teacher, a nurse, a maid, a cook, a referee, a heroine, a provider, a defender, a protector, a true Superwoman. Wear your cape proudly."
Alex Medina, as well as Jennylyn Mercado, a solo parent to her son with Patrick Garcia, also took to Twitter to air their grievances.
Alex Medina, as well as Jennylyn Mercado, a solo parent to her son with Patrick Garcia, also took to Twitter to air their grievances.
Feeling ko tinapos na ni Sotto eh. Uwian na may nanalo na! Sinagad mo brah! Gold ka sa shame olympics
— Alex Medina (@alexvincentm) May 3, 2017
Feeling ko tinapos na ni Sotto eh. Uwian na may nanalo na! Sinagad mo brah! Gold ka sa shame olympics
— Alex Medina (@alexvincentm) May 3, 2017
I have high respects for my fellow solo parents by choice or by force. Mahirap dahil mag-isa, pero lahat kinakaya dahil sa love sa anak.❤️
— jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) May 3, 2017
I have high respects for my fellow solo parents by choice or by force. Mahirap dahil mag-isa, pero lahat kinakaya dahil sa love sa anak.❤️
— jennylyn mercado (@MercadoJen) May 3, 2017
Gabriela Women's Party criticized Sotto, saying that the senator "went out of bounds" in pointing out that the cabinet appointee had children outside marriage.
Gabriela Women's Party criticized Sotto, saying that the senator "went out of bounds" in pointing out that the cabinet appointee had children outside marriage.
Sotto has already apologized but pointed out that those panning him for his remarks "didn't understand" his joke.
Sotto has already apologized but pointed out that those panning him for his remarks "didn't understand" his joke.
Saying he would be the last to disrespect women, Sotto explained that he meant nothing malicious in raising Taguiwalo's status as a solo parent, adding that two of his daughters are also single mothers.
Saying he would be the last to disrespect women, Sotto explained that he meant nothing malicious in raising Taguiwalo's status as a solo parent, adding that two of his daughters are also single mothers.
Sotto's name was the most talked about topic on Twitter, even hours after the hearing concluded.
Sotto's name was the most talked about topic on Twitter, even hours after the hearing concluded.
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