As a response to this, the reporter sent an official statement of apology via @gmanews. She said:
Statement from Marisol Abdurahman
I wish to extend my sincerest apologies to all the fans of the K-pop group Seventeen.
In my desire to get close to the group for an interview knowing how the Filipino fans love them, I had a bad encounter with the airport security personnel who pushed me hard and covered our camera lens several times.
In my frustration, I uttered words which I should have not said. I regret saying them as they do not reflect my true sentiments.
I can only imagine how upset the fans must have been for the careless words that I have uttered. Please know that I have no intention of hurting them.
While my words were definitely uncalled for, they do not define my true character as a journalist built over years.
Again, I am extending my sincerest apologizes to the fans and I wish Seventeen a successful concert.
— GMA News (@gmanews) February 7, 2020
(Photo source: Instagram – @marisol_abdurahman / Twitter – @AbHeeZiPiri_ / @gmanews)
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