Anne Curtis Finally Responded To Bong Suntay's Comments—And Refuses His Non-Apology

Anne Curtis has broken her silence. The The Loved One actress and It's Showtime TV host has released a strongly worded statement addressing Quezon City Representative Bong Suntay's inappropriate remarks during the House Committee on Justice hearing held on March 3, 2026.

ICYMI, Congressman Suntay was recorded saying, "Nasa Shangri-La ako nakita ko si Anne Curtis, ang ganda-ganda pala niya. May desire sa loob ko na nag-init talaga, na-imagine ko na lang kung anong pwedeng mangyari." He continued, "Pero siyempre hanggang imagination lang yan. Pero di naman siguro ako pwedeng kasuhan dahil anong may na-imagine ko."

Anne's family and friends, including the actress' sister Jasmine Curtis-Smith, were quick to call out the politician's inappropriate remarks, saying that it's unbecoming of a public official.

Due to public pressure and an approved ethics committee probe, Mr. Suntay has released a statement that could only be described as a non-apology: "There was no malice intended. If there was malice deduced, I wish to apologize to those offended."

Now, it's Anne's turn to speak her truth. The actress has stayed quiet about the issue due to being stranded in Muscat, Oman, after the conflict in the Middle East caused international flight delays and cancellations. But as of March 7, Saturday, she's now safe at home in the Philippines and has released an official statement via an Instagram post.

Anne started her statement with a reminder that she's human too: "It took me a while to speak up. I was focused on what mattered most, being reunited with my family, who were stranded in the Middle East, and getting home safely."

She continued: "I am home now, and now I'm ready to say what needs to be said. Not for revenge or drama, but because remaining silent would be wrong... for me, and for every woman watching."

She went on to recount how she felt after hearing the news, saying that she was "hurt," "disturbed," and "angry."

And while she's aware that what happened to her isn't a rare occurrence, she's still using this experience to demand accountability from public officials. Moreover, she refuses to accept Suntay's non-apology.

"I do not accept your non-apology. But I also will not carry this as a personal wound," Anne stated.

She added, "I do, however, accept your wife's apology. Because as a wife and a mother myself, I know exactly what she must be feeling—that particular kind of embarrassment, that helplessness, that quiet grief of watching someone choose so poorly in public."

"To her, and to your children: this is not your shame. Please know that. And I hope everyone reading this extends them the same grace. They did nothing wrong, and they deserve to be left out of it entirely."

And while she refuses to accept the congressman's non-apology, Anne is making it clear: she's not letting it go, nor will she be pushing it under the rug. Instead, she's clearly aware of the responsibility she now holds to call for better treatment towards women.

"What I will carry is the responsibility to say clearly, on behalf of every woman who has ever been spoken about this way: We deserve better. Not just now, while this topic is a hot issue, but EVERY. SINGLE. DAY."

She goes on to say: "Not just from Mr. Suntay. From all of it. From the casual sexism disguised as clever remarks. From public officials who forget who they serve. From a culture that still asks women to laugh it off, to not be so sensitive and to pick their battles."

Anne also calls on government leaders to show proper decorum and live out the good values befitting (and required) of people in positions of power.

"Every time a remark like this goes unchallenged, we lower the bar for what leadership looks like. Every time a woman is reduced to a cheap remark by someone holding a position of public trust, and nothing happens... we tell the next generation of women exactly where they stand. That is what I refuse to accept."

She goes on to say that, "Any leader who cannot respect women does not understand leadership at all. Respecting women, after all, is simply basic decency." Preach!

Anne then addresses the ethics committee, stating that she hopes they will not let this issue pass. "The integrity of public office depends on the standards it upholds. I will be seeking legal advice and will consider all my options looking forward."

She ends her post saying. "If anyone is wondering why Women's Month still matters—this is exactly why."

We stand with you, Anne!