Hollywood actor Zachary “Zac” David Efron arrived at the NAIA terminal 1 at 10:17AM on Wednesday ahead of a promotional event for local clothing line Penshoppe.
The star of the Disney Channel original movie “High School Musical” was accompanied by his father David Efron and two others who arrived on board Cathay Pacific flight CX907 from Hong Kong.
“Nice to be here. I love the Philippines. This is so awesome,” Zac Efron sai told the media at the arrival immigration hall.
Security was tight as six airport policemen escorted the actor to his car waiting curbside at the arrival area.
The office of Sen. Edgardo Angara requested on Tuesday that special treatment be accorded Efron’s party of four and that an officer be assigned to attend to their immigration formalities and allow them to exit through the airport’s backdoor.
However, airport immigration personnel said that only the top five Philippine government officials are allowed such privileges, including ramp access in going in and out of the terminal.
Efron was seen presenting his passport at the immigration counter of the airport arrival area.
Immigration said that, per protocol, the top five government officials are the President of the Republic, Vice President, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Efron was fetched at the NAIA customs area by Joyce Ramirez of Publicity firm PR Asia Worldwide, publicist for Penshoppe, who then led police and security escorts in whisking Efron away to a waiting SUV convoy.
Efron will spend the next two days on a sightseeing tour with his father, who had visited the country several times before.
Sources said the actor will visit Misibis Bay in Albay to experience wildlife interaction with whale sharks. He will also view the famous Mount Mayon in Legaspi.
On Saturday, September 29, he is scheduled to appear at the Penshoppe fan conference at the Mall of Asia Arena.
source: interaksyon.com
