Bato sorry for 'shit happens' remark, says it again anywayMANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, former chief of the Philippine National Police, clarified that he made the wrong choice of words when he commented on the death of a three-year-old girl in a drug bust operation. Last week, the neophyte senator said "shit happens" when asked about the demise of the girl, which drew criticism from rights groups. Instead of 'shit' let us change it to 'unfortunate incident' (happens)," Dela Rosa told ANC' "Headstart" Monday. Something bad will always happen," Dela Rosa said in a mix of English and Filipino. "I just said 'shit happens'.

Source: Philippine Star July 08, 2019 02:37 UTC