Karen Davila to senators: “You are not gods. Do not act like it”

TV host Karen Davila reminded lawmakers of their mandate – and that is to create laws that will help protect the lives of Filipino people.

Karen also reminded lawmakers not to resort to victim blaming.

Karen was reacting to the Senate hearing where some celebrities came forward to share their experiences of being sexually harassed.

On Twitter / X, Karen posted the following:

“To our lawmakers,

Stop victim blaming.

Treat victims with compassion and sensitivity. Reliving a traumatic experience is horrific, more so in a public hearing.

Stop barraging, asking “why did it take you 5 years? You should’ve filed a complaint immediately”. Victims are scared. They feel ashamed.

And this kind of public shaming will not help victims to come out.

Let me remind our senators, you serve the people. You are not gods. Do not act like it.”

To our lawmakers,

Stop victim blaming.

Treat victims with compassion and sensitivity. Reliving a traumatic experience is horrific, more so in a public hearing.

Stop barraging, asking “why did it take you 5 years? You should’ve filed a complaint immediately”. Victims are… https://t.co/SXH2iK2RVZ

— Karen Davila (@iamkarendavila) August 20, 2024

(Photo source: Instagram – @Karen Davila)