MANILA, Philippines — Actor Tony Labrusca on Friday apologized to the airport immigration officer whom he reportedly disrespected for giving him only 30 days to stay in the country. Tony, an American passport holder, reportedly had an expletive-peppered outburst at the immigration area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 last January 3 after he failed to qualify for a one-year visa-free privilege. I was unaware of the policy that because I was not with my mother, I did not qualify for a Balikbayan stamp,” he explained. And I’m sorry that I somehow took my frustrations out on the officer... My biggest mistake perhaps was letting my emotions get the better of me and again I’m sorry,” he added. According to the immigration, those who are admitted as Balikbayans are given an initial stay of one year, which they may extend for another one, two, or six months.

Source: Philippine Star January 05, 2019 02:41 UTC