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Isko Moreno says no regrets over using 'yellowtard' vs critics

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MANILA - Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday said he does not regret using the term &quot;yellowtard&quot; to refer to some supporters of other presidential contenders.Domagoso earlier drew flak online for calling supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo &quot;yellowtards,&quot; a portmanteau of yellow - the Liberal Party&#x27;s signature party color - and retard. He also made reference to the word &quot;inidoro (toilet)&quot;, which was an insult hurled against Otso Diretso senatorial bets in 2019. &quot;No. I don&#x27;t regret anything. I was just being honest in answering a question,&quot; he told ANC&#x27;s Headstart.&quot;If I offended them, I am sorry. I don&#x27;t like sugarcoating in a challenging time. This is not about Mr. and Ms. Congeniality,&quot; he said.&quot;Pasensya na kayo kung hindi ninyo nagustuhan ang tono ko.&quot;(I&#x27;m sorry if you did not like my tone.)<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/08/21/from-ally-to-nemesis-isko-moreno-now-tags-leni-fake-leader">Isko Moreno calls Robredo &#x27;fake leader with fake color&#x27; for running as independent bet in 2022 presidential race</a></li></ul>The Aksyon Demokratiko standard bearer made use of the derogatory term when reporters asked for his reaction about Robredo&#x27;s pronouncement that she decided to run for president next year due to Domagoso&#x27;s stance in the Marcos issue.The Manila Mayor earlier said the family of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos should be given a chance to prove that they are not like their father. Robredo has said that holding the Marcoses accountable for the atrocities committed under martial law is a &quot;non-negotiable.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/08/21/robredo-on-isko-we-were-not-aligned-on-many-points">&#x27;Non-negotiable&#x27;: Robredo says Isko stance on Marcoses &#x27;in a way&#x27; pushed her to run in 2022</a></li></ul>Several supporters were allegedly turned off by the verbal assault against Robredo and the opposition&#x27;s 2019 senatorial slate, with some individuals labeling the Manila Mayor as a &quot;lite&quot; version of President Rodrigo Duterte.&quot;Sometimes, it may be offending, but it&#x27;s not meant to offend,&quot; the Manila Mayor said.&quot;When you answer it directly, it doesn&#x27;t mean na bastos ka na, magaspang ka na (that you&#x27;re rude and you&#x27;re crass).&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/08/21/isko-moreno-hits-withdrawisko-it-is-my-right-to-run-for-president">Isko Moreno scorns #WithdrawIsko, says democracy does not belong to one group</a></li></ul>Domagoso said his straightforwardness may be one of the things that his supporters like about him.&quot;If they are really my supporters, they are supporters. Kaya siguro naniwala sila sa akin kasi ganito ako: fact-based, results matter,&quot; he said.&quot;When it&#x27;s real, it&#x27;s hurtful. Truth hurts... It is not about pleasing your ears in governance.&quot;Domagoso has repeatedly said that he has moved on from the issue with Robredo, adding that his supporters are always free to voice their opinions.&quot;They can express themselves. That&#x27;s how you empower people.&quot;<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/13/21/after-calling-out-leni-isko-says-issue-now-water-under-the-bridge">&#x27;Sorry if you&#x27;re offended&#x27;: Isko Moreno says issue vs Robredo &#x27;water under the bridge&#x27;</a></li></ul><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1808530" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><div> </div>

Presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso on Tuesday said he does not regret using the term 'yellowtard' to refer to some supporters of other presidential contenders.