Misamis Oriental governor defends Bangsamoro, beautiful nurses remarks

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – There was no sign of remorse in the response of embattled Misamis Oriental Governor Peter Unabia to a show cause order from the Commission on Elections (Comelec). Behind the polished language of a three-page explanation, Unabia on Thursday, April 10, laid bare his strategy: defend, deflect, and double down.

The Comelec’s Task Force SAFE flagged Unabia’s campaign remarks — widely seen as gender stereotyping, ethnic profiling, and hate speech — as potential...