San Juan Mayor Francis Zamora, iniharap sa media si Lexter “Boy Dila” Castro

- San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora presented Lexter “Boy Dila” Castro to the media during a press conference on Tuesday

- Castro humbly apologized to Zamora, the public, and the rider he drenched during the Wattah Wattah Festival

- The viral "basaan" participant could not help but get emotional while asking for forgiveness

- He also urged his detractors to stop dragging his family into his controversy

San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora presented Lexter Castro, also known as Boy Dila, to the media on Tuesday, July 2 at the San Juan City Hall.

In a press conference, Zamora said Castro agreed to air an apology before the members of the media.

“Bago ko siya iniharap sa inyo ngayon, nakapag-usap naman po kami at lahat naman pong ito ay kanyang sinang-ayunan,” Zamora shared.

Castro then apologized to the mayor, the public, and especially the rider he doused with water during the Wattah Wattah Festival on June 24.

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“Nagpapasensya po ako sa aming mayor sa nagawa ko po. Dahil po sa akin, nasisira po ang San Juan po. Sa lahat po, humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa inyo sa mga nasibi ko po sa inyo, lalong-lalo na po sa rider. Humihingi po ako ng tawad po sa inyo at gusto ko po kayong makita. Personally, gusto ko pong humingi ng paumanhin po.”

He also could not help but get emotional while stating how his family is being dragged into his controversy.

“Kung ano-ano na lang din pong lumalabas na pagbabanta sa akin, lalong-lalo na po sa pamilya ko.”

“Kung may galit po sila sa akin, ako na lang po ang anuhin nila. Dahil masakit din po kasi nadadamay po ang pamilya ko,” he pleaded.

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The “basaan” tradition during Wattah Wattah Festival is part of the celebration of the city’s patron saint, Saint John the Baptist. It is being held every 24th of June.

Lexter Castro, also known as Boy Dila, has released a public apology. On his Facebook page on Tuesday, Lexter posted a video addressing the viral incident during the recent Wattah Wattah Festival. According to Lexter, he is stressed by the bashings and threats he has been receiving. He also apologized to the rider he doused with water during the traditional “basaan.”

Earlier, San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora apologized following the chaos during the Wattah Wattah Festival last June 24. In a press conference, Zamora stated that appropriate charges will be filed against the unruly participants of the traditional “basaan.” While the authorities investigate the viral videos and photos from the feast, Zamora also encouraged the victims to personally file a case against those who behaved unruly during the festival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh