Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa has apologized after he made a joke about the appearance of Representative Perci Cendaña, who is a stroke survivor.
During a conversation, Dela Rosa joked that he would hit Cendaña to “make his face even.” This comment upset many people on social media, who said the senator was making fun of Cendaña’s condition.
Cendaña explained that his face looks uneven because of a stroke he had in the past.
After facing criticism, Dela Rosa publicly apologized. He admitted his joke was wrong and said he takes full responsibility for his words. He also expressed regret for what happened.
This incident has raised concerns about disrespectful comments in Philippine politics and the need for more kindness, especially toward people with disabilities.
