Duterte to Gem-Ver fishermen: 'Sorry, that's how it is'

MANILA, Philippines - "Well, I'm sorry. That's how it is."

These were Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's first words directly addressed to the 22 Filipino fishermen who were left to fight for survival after their boat was hit by a Chinese vessel in Recto Bank (Reed Bank).

Duterte said this on Monday, ...