Angelica Panganiban finally clarified rumors circulating that she cursed at a customs officer when the actressarrived in the country from her showbiz engagement in the U.S. According to various sources, Angelica was asked by the customs officer to pay taxes on the Hermes bags the young actress brought in with her. When the young actress learned of her tax obligations, she allegedly used foul language at the customs officer.
Actress Angelica Panganiban
In the press conference of the Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) entry Segunda Mano, Angelica clarified that she did not curse at the customs officer. However, she confirmed that the incident indeed happened.
Angelica arrived at the Terminal 2 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) along with comedian Pooh after their show in the U.S.
“Palabas na dapat kami ni Pooh and then hinarang kami nung parang [customs officer]. Sabi niya, ‘Ay babayaran n’yo ‘yan, babayaran n’yo ‘yan,’” pertaining to the signature bags.
“Sabi ko [sa customs officer], ‘Magkano po?’ So nagsulat na siya, sabi ko, ‘Magkano po ang babayaran namin?’ Sabi niya [sa kasama niya], ‘Kausapin mo. Sagutin mo ‘yung tanong niya.’ Sabi ko, ‘Hindi po ba pwedeng kayo ang sumagot?’ Sabi ko, ‘Huwag naman po kayong ganyan.’ Kasi syempre gusto ko malaman kung ano ang babayaran ko," Angelica explained.
“Parang ang rude lang na iwe-welcome ka ng ganun pagkatapos ng 14 hours na biyahe, eh kinakausap ko nang maayos, ginaganun-ganun niya ako,” she added.
Angelica further explained that it would be impossible for her to use foul language since there are many onlookers at the airport.