GABRIELA women’s alliance hits back on Alvin Aragon’s sexist remarks

Philippine Canadian Inquirer
February 26, 2026

(Photo courtesy: GABRIELA/Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — National women’s alliance GABRIELA strongly condemned on Friday, February 22, the ‘backward, degrading, and sexist’ remarks against women made by Alvin Aragon, husband of ex-SexBomb Girls member Izzy Trazona-Aragon.

The women’s group underscored that Aragon’s public statements are “a blatant reflection of the deeply entrenched feudal and patriarchal culture that poisons our society”.

While Aragon had previously stated that he’s only preaching what the Holy scriptures teach, GABRIELA argued that such remarks explicitly reduce women to objects of judgment and control, reinforcing the harmful stereotypes associated with women, as well as limiting their autonomy and dignity as individuals.

“We stand in solidarity with all women artists who face such discrimination, harassment and sexist attacks. We assert that women are not properties to be managed nor reputations to be tarnished by disgruntled men. Women are rights-bearing individuals who deserve dignity, respect, and the freedom to pursue their professions without fear of slut-shaming or character assassination,” the group said.

“GABRIELA calls on the Filipino women and the general public to reject the culture of machismo and misogyny. We must challenge the feudal and patriarchal norms that allow such behavior to flourish and continue our struggle for a society where women are truly liberated from all forms of discrimination, violence and oppression,” it added.