Palace hits hiring of sexy dancers in post-LP event | Inquirer News

Palace hits hiring of sexy dancers in post-LP event

/ 12:16 PM October 02, 2015

A Malacanang official expressed dismay over the hiring of sexy dancers for a birthday celebration of a Laguna lawmaker.

The celebration was held after the oath taking of local officials in Laguna, led by LP standard-bearer Manuel “Mar” Roxas II.

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“Women are not objects to be given away as gifts during celebrations,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a text message to media.

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“The President has always stood firm against the exploitation of women and will not condone such displays of disrespect,” she said.

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The group of dancers called “Playgirls,” reportedly a gift to Laguna congressman Benjie Agarao, wore skimpy clothing and performed suggestive dance moves after Roxas and other LP officials left.

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The emcee claimed that the group were hired by Metropoli­tan Manila Devel­op­ment Author­ity (MMDA) Chairman Fran­cis To­lentino who attended the oath-taking event, but Tolentino denied this.

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An Inquirer report said some attendees found the dance number inappropriate. Meanwhile, netizens criticized the organizers of the event. IDL

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