Ryan Layug posted on Facebook this appalling situation which he experienced during his trip enroute to Cebu, Philippines. He was at Kalibo International Airport and his flight was at 5am heading to Cebu. He wanted to avail the VIP lounge of Discovery Boracay which is an airport lounge in Kalibo, Aklan. He was appalled by the establishment saying that they do not accept Filipinos as guests but only Koreans even over hearing the Korean supervisor saying “No Filipinos! No Filipinos!” Continue reading his full story with photos:
Direct Quote:
Calling All Filipinos and the Government. At 10pm of January 1, 2016 I was refused to check-in and avail the VIP Lounge of Discovery Boracay an Airport Lounge in Kalibo International Airport that cost Php300 saying they only accept South Koreans. I am to avail of the service because my flight is at 5am going to Cebu. In photos below, I approached the lady Filipina Staff at the cashier where inquiries and payment are made. Me: Ms I’d like to use the VIP Lounge. Lady Staff: Naku sir sa ngayon sa mga Koreans lang po nila inooffer ang lounge. Me: Are you serious? Bakit sa kanila lang? Lady Staff: Korean po kasi ang may ari sir. Me: First time ko yata makaranas ng discrimination sa sarili kong bansa at sinasabi mo yan sa kapwa mo Pilipino. Lady Staff: Sir sandali po magtanong muna ako
(she looked for her supervisor then dumating sa counter ang koreano) Lady Staff: Sir a Filipino would like to check-in. Korean Supervisor: No Filipino! No Filipino! I was pissed off gusto kong kunan ng video na sabihin ng staff na for Koreans only but this time: Lady Staff: Sir ang sabi ko po Fully Booked kami then ayaw nakong pansinin.
I went outside naghanap ng makainan, I told the story sa may ari ng Carenderia, he advised me sir isumbong mo sa Pulis. So I seek the help of PNP personnel in Kalibo Airport.
They responded and escorted me to talked with the Manager. The manager apologized to me and said the lady staff made an error. They accept everyone eregardless of Nationality. He offered me free stay, i declined. I told him you have to remember during Korean War, Filipinos fought on the side of South Koreans then you will just discriminate me. I asked him what would he feel if the same incident will happen to him back in his own country. He apologize but seems to be sarcastic. I left with the Police.
Upon returning to the Carenderia to eat my ordered food, somebody was yelling Kuya! Kuya! The manager chased me, I stopped. He handed me my Insurance ID that I left. He again apologized saying he was a soldier before in Korea and he appreciates Filipinos. I again told him I was very offended because I said some of our countrymen maybe poor, but we have a bigger heart. Proof to this is our acceptance on the surge of South Koreans in the Philippines but didnt realized that Koreans do descriminate Filipinos. He this time offered me free food. I declined and said I cannot be bribe, sorry, but I value my being a Filipino specially in my homeland.
I am Ryan Layug, a soldier, a Filipino, I am returning to duty in Mindanao after my New Year’s Leave. I am a bit worried that I might be reprimanded of this post but as a soldier I defend democracy, and I will defend my fellow Filipinos on the face of discrimination. this country has no room for Discrimination. I am not convinced of the Manager. I heard with my ears the Supervisor: No Filipinos! No Filipinos! Besides, almost half of the seats at the lounge were empty (but they said ita fully booked) I pity the lady staff, she has to decline Filipinos because she has to retain her job. I call the LGUs, DTI and DFA please conduct further investigation and surveillance on the same hotel and other hotels in the Philippines. Calling my Compatriots, if you love your race and your country, the Philippines and is against discrimination, share this post to your wall. #stoppinoydiscrimination
Photos and story by Soldier Ryan Layug
The Discovery Hotel has released their statement through Facebook.
Wow, what an experience. What can you say about this? Hearing both sides. Are you also contented with the hotel’s statement? Let us know.
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Hi guys. i’m a Korean myself and i can’t believe this kind of shit happened to Mr. Layug. It was a total bullcrap done by a fully retarded cocky Korean. If I was there, i would have smashed that Korean’s saggy balls until he screams like a little bitch. I just want you guys to know, although most Koreans i know in phil are cocky assholes, there are nice Koreans too. There are Koreans like me who know how to stand on the line of what is right and how to criticize wrong behaviors without having to be biased. I’m so embarrassed of those racists mistreating the hosts of the land who welcomed foreigners with smiles and kindness. I wish to hear good news from Koreans, never something like this, again. i just want my Filipino fellows will look at my people with good image. not a pain in the ass. but it seems likes it’s other way around right now.
We’re all Humans, We’re even all Asians. Stop discriminating, you mofo racists, learn how to behave like a human, when you’re at someone else’s house
Dicovery Borcay Hotel and Spa + VIP Lounge as leasor of the premises should have the responsibity of ensuring that any leasee of one of their premesis (this time a Korean) must abide to non-descriminatory practices not only to Filipinos but to all other nationalities availing of their services. Discovery Boracay Hotel & Spa is equally guilty of descrimantory attitude as the management has tolerated this practices and turned a blind eye. Acknowledging their short comings and offerig apol ogies to Mr. Ryan Layug on this ocassion is acceptable, but this gesture is not enough to ensure that this incident will not happen again. Discovery Boracay Hotel & Spa management must demonstrate that their services is NON-DESCRIMINATORY otherwise BOYCOTT Discovery Boracay Hotel & Spa. I commend Mr. Ryan Layug for making a stand on his principle and right and for the Filipino people.
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Hi guys. i’m a Korean myself and i can’t believe this kind of shit happened to Mr. Layug. It was a total bullcrap done by a fully retarded cocky Korean. If I was there, i would have smashed that Korean’s saggy balls until he screams like a little bitch. I just want you guys to know, although most Koreans i know in phil are cocky assholes, there are nice Koreans too. There are Koreans like me who know how to stand on the line of what is right and how to criticize wrong behaviors without having to be biased. I’m so embarrassed of those racists mistreating the hosts of the land who welcomed foreigners with smiles and kindness. I wish to hear good news from Koreans, never something like this, again. i just want my Filipinos fellows will look at my people with good image. not a pain in the ass. but it seems likes it’s other way around right now.
We’re all Humans, We’re even all Asians. Stop discriminating, you mofo racists, learn how to behave like a human, when you’re at someone else’s house