{"id":74416,"date":"2016-04-18T02:43:20","date_gmt":"2016-04-18T06:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=74416"},"modified":"2025-01-08T11:04:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T16:04:40","slug":"dutertes-rape-joke-draws-flak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2016\/04\/18\/dutertes-rape-joke-draws-flak\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte\u2019s rape \u2018joke\u2019 draws flak"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MANILA, Philippines\u2014Presidential candidate Rodrigo \u201cRody\u201d Duterte received criticisms following his remarks on an Australian missionary raped and killed in a hostage crisis in Davao City in August 1989.<\/p>\n

Duterte, during a campaign rally in Quezon City, discussed the two-day hostage crisis in a Davao prison where 21 individuals were killed, including five hostages and 16 prisoners.<\/p>\n

Among the slain was Jacqueline Hamill, a 36 year-old Australian lay missionary who became the subject of Duterte\u2019s statement on rape.<\/p>\n

Ms. Hamill was a member of a charismatic group called Joyful Assembly of God who was at the prison to conduct a Sunday prayer service. She was gang-raped by prisoners and died in the siege.<\/p>\n

\u201cI looked at her (Ms. Hamill) face, [expletive deleted] like a beautiful American actress. [Expletive deleted] what a waste. What came into my mind was they raped her and they lined up for her. I was angry that she was raped, it\u2019s one. But she was very beautiful. The mayor should have had her first. What a pity,” Duterte told the laughing crowd in Filipino.<\/p>\n

Duterte\u2019s remarks prompted his fellow politicians to release statements that criticized the mayor\u2019s behavior.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is distasteful and unacceptable, and reflects the candidate’s disrespect for women. No human being deserves to be raped and abused. Rape is a crime and no laughing matter. We should all be outraged at abuses committed against women,\u201d Sen. Grace Poe, the closest rival of Duterte in the presidential election said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile some may seem impressed with the nonchalance and tough talking stance as portrayed by the candidate himself, he should be reminded that at all times, women, men and the LGBT alike should be treated with dignity and respect,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Poe also asked the public to join her stand against abuse.<\/p>\n

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Vice-president and fellow presidential candidate Jejomar \u201cJojo\u201d Binay characterized Duterte\u2019s statement as \u201csimply revolting\u201d, \u201ccallous\u201d and unjustifiable.<\/p>\n

\u201cNanghinayang ka na hindi mo na-rape ang Australian lay minister. Pinagyabang mo na minolestya mo ang inyong kasambahay.<\/em> (You regret that you didn\u2019t rape an Australian lay minister. You boasted that you molested your maid.<\/p>\n

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) You are a crazy maniac who doesn’t respect women and doesn’t deserve to be president,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Manuel \u201cMar\u201d Roxas II who has exchanged heated arguments with Duterte also called out the mayor\u2019s statement on rape.<\/p>\n

\u201cRape is an issue of the utmost seriousness. Anyone who laughs at the ultimate assault on the dignity of women should not be allowed to wield power. All women have rights, they are not anyone\u2019s playthings. These comments are no laughing matter, they are signs of a bestial attitude towards womankind,\u201d Roxas said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, women\u2019s group Gabriela demanded apology from Duterte.<\/p>\n

\u201cMayor Rodrigo Duterte should immediately apologize for his statements making fun of rape,\u201d Gabriela national vice chairperson Gert Libang said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe also challenge him to use his campaign to promote issues that will elevate the condition of women and their families,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Malaca\u00f1ang echoed the same sentiments.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt (Duterte\u2019s statement) speaks volumes not just about his utter lack of respect for women, which was already well-known even before he launched his candidacy\u2026 Indeed, he has confirmed by word and deed why those who oppose his candidacy have expressed utmost concern about his lack of fitness for the presidency,\u201d Palace Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Duterte\u2019s running mate, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano defended the mayor.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s an advocate for women,\u201d the vice-presidential candidate said.<\/p>\n

\u201cSiya lang ang taong lumalaban ng tunay para sa bata, matanda at babae (He\u2019s the only person who really fights for children, elderlies and women),\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

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Sorry, not sorry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Despite demands for apology, Duterte, on Sunday, refused to apologize for his statement and downplayed it as merely an expression of anger. It was simply a gutter language that he grew up speaking, he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, that\u2019s true. I said it. Gutter language. But it was expressed in utter anger,\u201d Duterte told the press.<\/p>\n

He also recalled the two-day siege of August 1989, specifically when the body of Ms. Hamill was brought out of the crime scene.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe was very beautiful. She looks like an actress from America. [Expletive deleted], they had her first. Kill them all!\u201d he exclaimed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI grabbed my uzi and rushed inside. Are you (police force) going to follow or not?<\/p>\n

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I consumed one magazine. That\u2019s it. We clashed. Everyone died,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the afternoon, the funeral parlor called and asked who is going to pay the expenses. [Expletive deleted]. I will not pay for it! I told the police to buy banigs<\/em> (mats) and wrap those monkeys.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere they are going to be buried, they asked. At the public cemetery, I said. Only one grave, don\u2019t give them one for each. Just one grave, put them there,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

It can be recalled that Duterte has been under fire recently for his statement that denoted sexual harassment. In an earlier campaign rally, he recalled a church confession where he went into the room of his maid who was then sleeping, lifted the covers and inappropriately touched the help.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust a venial sin, father,\u201d he told the priest.<\/p>\n

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