Apology, boycott
Rivera said Fajardo is willing to apologize for his "creative outburst."
He said the fashion designer has already prepared an apology, but he has not been able to face the media since “he was truly affected” by the “traumatic experience.”
Rivera said Fajardo and his family are appealing to bloggers and the online petitioners to hear his side first before calling for a boycott of his RTWs. .
He said the online petitioners should consider Fajardo’s rising international status before pursuing the boycott.
“It’s sad because this happened when there are foreigners interested in bringing a Filipino brand abroad, in Switzerland, and United Arab Emirates, because his [Fajardo’s] creations are unique,” Rivera said.
Complaint
As a result of the incident, the Duty Free Employees' Association went to the Commission on Human Rights to file a complaint against Fajardo.
Dennis Mallari, president of the Duty Free Employees' Association, said Fajardo violated the dignity of their members.
as of 03/24/2009 11:56 AM ABS-CBN News