Manila, April 10 -- A House leader on Thursday hailed the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) decision to issue show cause orders to candidates accused of making lewd or sexist remarks during the campaign season, calling it a "bold step" toward upholding civility and accountability in political discourse.

House Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said the poll body's move serves as a strong reminder that freedom of speech must be exercised with basic decency and respect, especially toward women and marginalized groups.

"Ako personally, sinusuportahan ko (I personally support) and I would like to commend the Commission on Elections for coming up with this bold step in disciplining, if I should say, the candi...