Restaurateur and content creator Erwan Heussaff publicly showed support for his wife, actress and television host Anne Curtis, following the controversy surrounding remarks made by Bong Suntay, a representative from Quezon City. The issue gained widespread attention online after a clip from a congressional hearing circulated on social media.
On Saturday, March 7, Heussaff reposted Curtis’s statement on his Instagram Stories, expressing solidarity with his wife after she addressed the lawmaker’s comments. Curtis spoke out after her name was mentioned during a hearing connected to impeachment complaints against Sara Duterte.
The controversy began when Suntay recounted an alleged personal encounter during the hearing. According to him, he once saw Curtis at a shopping mall and proceeded to narrate the story. However, his narration included a remark widely criticized by viewers as inappropriate and disrespectful. After the clip went viral online, many netizens quickly called out the statement, calling it offensive and unnecessary.
Curtis eventually broke her silence later that day, saying she felt compelled to respond after her name was “disgustingly used without my consent” during the official proceedings. In her message, the actress clarified that her response was not about seeking revenge or gaining attention.
Instead, Curtis explained that she felt a responsibility to address the situation. She shared that remaining silent would have felt wrong, especially considering the message it might send to women watching the incident unfold.
“Mr. Suntay, I won’t spend much time on you,” Curtis wrote in her statement. “Not because what you did was small, but because this was never really about you.”
The actress emphasized that the issue goes beyond a single individual. For her, the incident highlights a broader problem regarding how women are spoken about in public discussions and official platforms.
Curtis also pointed out that such comments contribute to a culture where disrespectful remarks toward women can become normalized if left unchallenged. She stressed the importance of speaking up not only for herself but also for younger generations who may face similar situations.
Meanwhile, Heussaff’s gesture of reposting his wife’s statement was seen by many fans as a show of support during the controversy. The couple, who married in 2017, have often been admired by followers for their strong partnership both in public and in private life.
As the issue continues to circulate online, many social media users have echoed Curtis’s message about accountability and respectful discourse, especially in formal settings such as government hearings.