The infamous San Juan City resident Lexter Castro, who’s popularly known as ‘Boy Dila,’ finally faced the public to apologize.
On July 3, 2024, Mayor Francis Zamora presented Castro to the public so the latter could address the public.
In his statement, Castro apologized to Zamora for his unapologetic behavior in the past, which ruined San Juan City’s image.
He also asked the public and the delivery rider for forgiveness.
“Nagpapasensya po ako sa aming mayor sa nagawa ko po. Dahil po sa’kin, nasisira po ang San Juan City po. Sa lahat po, humihingi po ako ng paumanhin sa inyo, sa mga nasa nasabi ko po sa inyo, lalong-lalo na po sa rider,” he stated.
Castro also pleaded with the public not to involve his family.
“Kung ano-ano na lang din po ‘yung lumalabas… lalong-lalo na sa mga pamilya ko. ‘Wag naman po sana nilang idamay. Kung may galit po sila sa’kin, ako na lang po. Masakit din po kasi nadadamay ‘yung pamilya ko,” Castro said.
However, Zamora said that Castro may not face consequences based on the City’s current ordinance.
“Yung kanyang ginawa na pambabasa at ‘yung pagdila kung tutuusin walang violation kahit sa batas, kinunsulta po namin sa ating mga abogado… Wala po kasing violation o anumang batas, ngunit kung sakaling ‘yung rider na binasa niya ay nasira ang cellphone o di kaya’y laptop, puwede siyang kasuhan,” Zamora explained.
Zamora also reminded the public that Castro could not be charged with unjust vexation unless the rider personally filed it.
It can be recalled that Castro went viral on social media after he poured water on a rider during the ‘Wattah, Wattah’ Festival last June 24.
Instead of apologizing, Castro used his social media presence to criticize the people who criticized him.
However, as the day goes, the resident admitted that he was already affected by the criticism he was receiving on social media.