Tito Sotto reacts to ‘victim-shaming’ accusation

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Tito Sotto defended himself from the public’s accusation that he shamed a woman on air.

During the July 9, 2016 episode of “Eat Bulaga!” in the segment “Juan For All, All For Juan,” the female winner related that she was separated from her husband after a male friend took advantage of him after they had a few drinks, which she cannot recall.

The senator commented on this and said, “Kasalanan ng lahat ng iyan, e, ang pag-inom. Kababae mong tao pa-shot shot ka?”

Some of the viewers found this comment as “insensitive” for women, which led them to send complaints to the Movies and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB).

The senator defended himself saying, “It was a simple reaction saying that a married lady should not be out at night having shots [or drinking] with men other than her husband,” Philippine Entertainment Portal reported.

MTRCB will have a meeting with the executives of “Eat Bulaga!” namely TAPE Inc. President Antonio Tuviera, Senior Vice President Malou Choa-Fagar, and “Eat Bulaga!” Creative Head Jenny Ferrer on July 21 regarding the issue.