An alleged former member of the U.S. Marines went ballistic in Zamboanga Airport after he was asked to pay Php40 airport fee before he can board his plane. The American started berating and cursing airport personnel and even the media covering the story. Airport personnel said that the American refused to pay the Php40 airport fee and thus he was not allowed to board his plane and that caused the man to shout and act wildly at the airport, yelling and claiming that he was a U.S. Marine. Two U.S. Marines who were also at the airport tried to calm him down but he continued to create a scene.
Wow! That entire ruckus just because he doesn't want to or he can't pay Php40? That's less than $1! I mean, if he's really broke all he had to do was ask for help from his American buddies or even Filipinos in the airport and they'll gladly pay the airport fee for him. Filipinos are not rich but I'm sure almost everyone can afford Php40. They'll probably buy him a free lunch and a cold glass of beer if he wants to. Filipinos are well known for our great hospitality so tourists are very much welcome here.
I guess this American is really screwed up, all that fuss for less than a buck? Anyway, the U.S. Embassy said he was not a member of the U.S. Marines as he claimed at the airport although embarrassingly, he is a U.S. citizen. So to all tourists and for those who want to visit the Philippines, don't worry if you run out of money here, all you have to do is ask for help. I'm sure most Filipinos will be kind enough and more thatn willing to lend a helping hand. It's inherent in our "ugali" or character to help visitors in any way we can.
So don't hesitate to visit our country, everybody is welcome to the Philippines. :)
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