Women in power, however, are no longer new to the country much less to the world. One journalism professor at the University of the Philippines had said that remarks by the president are no help in addressing this issue. "I think it's expected because the way he treats women and the way he would put across comments about them, mas mahirap na mag-demand ka," said Ma. Yet despite his repeated remarks which had been widely criticized, the Palace has sought to still defend Duterte, saying he is as he is and that at 75, he is no longer bound to change. The effects on women, however, including the further enabling of such culture, are seen to remain.

Source: Philippine Star January 14, 2021 11:37 UTC