Reps. Emmi de Jesus and Luz Ilagan expressed their call for the Aquino government to “rush their defense amid such insulting, abusive remarks,” after the prominent Japanese politician’s statement regarding “comfort women” raised criticisms among different nations. “To maintain discipline in the military, it must have been necessary at that time.
Nagmartsa sa Mendiola Bridge sa tapat ng Malakanyang ang mga lolang tinaguriang "comfort women" na biktima ng pandarahas noong panahon ng Ikalawang Pandaigdigang Digmaan dahil sa kawalan umano ng aksiyon ng administrasyong Aquino sa paghangad nila ng hustisya sa gobyernong Hapon. (Macky Macaspac)