Sen. Dela Rosa apologizes for mocking stroke survivor Rep. Cendaña

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa has apologized for mocking the appearance of Akbayan Party-List Rep. Perci Cendaña, a stroke survivor, stating he failed to see the bigger picture and takes full responsibility.

Cendaña has accepted Dela Rosa's apology but hopes the senator extends the same to all stroke survivors hurt by his remarks.

The exchange began after Cendaña criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for trivializing her impeachment, which prompted Dela Rosa's hurtful remarks and threat.

Dela Rosa's initial comments included a threat, telling Cendaña, "Your face looks as though it has been punched, that's why it's skewed. Come here so I can punch the other side of your face and make it balanced."

Cendaña stated that while he is not onion-skinned, it is a different matter when a public servant threatens violence and discriminates against people with health concerns.

ACT Teachers party-list, through Rep. France Castro, had previously denounced Dela Rosa's remarks as discriminatory, insensitive, cruel, and a distraction.