Quick Read
- Sheila Guevara, wife of Rep. Bong Suntay, publicly rejected claims she found her husband’s remarks about Anne Curtis funny.
- Guevara stated that she and her children do not condone Representative Suntay’s controversial analogy.
- She issued an apology to Anne Curtis and her family, emphasizing that women deserve dignity and respect.
- Representative Bong Suntay made the controversial remarks during a House Committee on Justice hearing on March 3, 2026.
- The House of Representatives ordered an ethics probe into Suntay’s comments on March 5, 2026.
MANILA (Azat TV) – Sheila Guevara, the wife of Quezon City 4th District Representative Bong Suntay, has publicly refuted claims that she found her husband’s recent controversial remarks about actress Anne Curtis amusing. In a strong statement issued via Facebook on March 5, 2026, Guevara not only denounced the narrative suggesting her approval but also extended a heartfelt apology to Curtis and her family, emphasizing her stance against any form of disrespect towards women.
Guevara’s intervention comes amidst a growing public outcry and an ongoing ethics probe into Representative Suntay’s comments, which were made during a House Committee on Justice hearing. Her statement marks a significant development, directly addressing the personal and family implications of the lawmaker’s actions and aiming to clarify her family’s position.
Sheila Guevara’s Public Rebuttal and Apology
In her Facebook post, Sheila Guevara unequivocally stated, “My children [and] I do not agree with, and we do not condone, the analogy made by Bong.” She firmly rejected reports that she had reacted positively to the comments, asserting, “The news circulating, that I laughed and therefore approved of what was said is false, and I will not allow that narrative to stand unchallenged.” This direct rebuttal highlights the personal toll and potential misrepresentation faced by the families of public figures embroiled in controversy.
Beyond merely clarifying her position, Guevara issued a profound apology to Anne Curtis and her family. “No woman should ever be spoken about that way, and I understand if words alone feel insufficient. Please know that my heart goes out to you, and I stand with you,” she wrote. She further articulated her core values, stating, “Every woman—regardless of who she is, whose wife or daughter she may be, or whatever her background—deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. That is a value I hold deeply and will never compromise on.” Guevara concluded her statement by appealing to the public and media to respect the privacy of her and her children, noting they are not public figures.
The Controversial Remarks and Initial Fallout
The controversy stems from remarks made by Representative Bong Suntay on March 3 during a House Committee on Justice hearing concerning impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. While attempting to illustrate that Duterte’s past statements were merely products of imagination, Suntay recounted seeing Anne Curtis at Shangri-La, saying, “Ang ganda-ganda pala niya. You know, may desire sa loob ko na nag-init talaga. Na-imagine ko na lang kung ano’ng pwedeng mangyari, pero siyempre hanggang imagination lang ‘yon.” (She’s so beautiful. You know, a desire burned within me. I just imagined what could happen, but of course, that’s just imagination.) He then added, “Hindi naman siguro ako pwedeng kasuhan dahil kung ano na-imagine ko, eh,” (I probably can’t be sued for what I imagined).
Initially, Suntay defended his comments as a compliment and an analogy, maintaining there was no malicious intent. However, in an interview with Karen Davila on ANC on March 5, he later apologized, acknowledging, “there could have been a better analogy.” He accepted the ensuing backlash, stating, “I deserve the backlash.”
Wider Condemnation and Ethics Probe
The inappropriate comments quickly drew widespread condemnation. Viva Artists Agency, which represents Anne Curtis, issued a statement strongly condemning Representative Suntay’s “repulsive comments.” In response to the growing public and institutional pressure, the House of Representatives on March 5 ordered an ethics probe into Suntay’s remarks, signaling the seriousness with which the legislative body views such conduct.
Sheila Guevara’s swift and decisive public statement, not only rejecting a false narrative but also apologizing directly to Anne Curtis, underscores the immediate and often unforeseen pressures that political controversies place on the families of public officials, compelling them to engage publicly to safeguard their own integrity and values.