House panel on women wants IBP to probe into Topacio ‘lusting after’ solon

MANILA, Philippines — House Committee on Women and Gender Equality chairperson Rep. Ann Matibag on Sunday called on the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) to investigate lawyer Ferdinand Topacio’s alleged “degrading remarks” against a female lawmaker. Topacio, in his radio program, revealed that he “desired” Gabriela Party-list Rep. Sarah Elago, after the lawmaker defended