Manila councilor to face sexual harassment probe
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Councilor Ryan Ponce will attend today’s hearing into sexual harassment allegations hurled against him by Councilor Eunice Castro.
The city council’s ethics committee chaired by Councilor Jaybee Hizon initiated a probe following Vice Mayor Chi Atienza’s directive.
Councilors should “refrain from engaging in any form of sexual banter or innuendo during council proceedings,” Atienza said Tuesday.
“Let me be very clear: the city council of Manila does not tolerate any form of harassment or inappropriate behavior, inside or outside this session hall,” she asserted.
With the hearing open to the public, Atienza told attendees to turn off their cell phones and “respect the rights and dignity of the complainant and respondent.”
Ponce has apologized to Castro.
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