The incident occurred on August 29, 2026, at the iconic Iseltwald Pier along Lake Brienz—a location made famous by the Korean drama Crash Landing on You.
The viral incident involving the alleged bullying of Filipinos in Switzerland stems from a widely shared Facebook post by a Filipina tourist named Reamae Bagotsay on September 1, 2026.
Bagotsay and three friends (young overseas workers) were waiting in line to take photos at the pier. While they claimed to have cheered on and taken photos for earlier tourists, a group of older Filipinos behind them allegedly began rushing, heckling, and humiliating them as soon as their turn arrived.
According to Bagotsay, the group falsely accused them of taking too long, shouting comments like "Tama na 'yan! One second lang dapat every picture!" When Bagotsay nearly lost her balance from trembling in distress, someone in the group allegedly shouted, "Ayyy, sayang 'di nalaglag!"
The post gained widespread traction across Philippine media and social platforms, sparking heated discussions online regarding tourist etiquette abroad, respect across generations, and the trope of "crab mentality" or kapwa (fellow countryman) hostility among Filipinos traveling or residing overseas.
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