The president reiterated the comments during a speech, and a spokesperson for Duterte said the comments were "funny." Duterte is a controversial leader, having made misogynist claims in the past.

President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) earlier today, July 24, 2017. This year, his speech had the theme "A Comfortable Life for All" and tackled a variety ...

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Duterte draws criticism for ‘Miss Universe’ rape joke. Philippine president makes quip before Filipino diplomats, the latest in a string of incidents critics call sexist.

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