Sex tour operator blacklisted

Sat, 01 Mar 1997 | Source: AFP

MANILA (AFP): The Philippines' authorities yesterday blacklisted a United States national accused of arranging sex tours to the country.

Immigration Commissioner Edgar Mendoza said in a statement Norman Barabash had been barred from entering the Philippines after the Department of Foreign Affairs informed them of his alleged activities.

He said that Barabash reportedly owns the New York-based Big Apple Oriental Tours which a U.S. women's organization, Equality Now, alleged has been advertising sex tours to the Philippines.

The agency reportedly advertises that for US$2,195, a customer can avail of a round-trip ticket and a 12-night stay in the northern Philippine city of Angeles, close to the former U.S. Clark Air Base. Potential customers are also promised they can choose their own sexual partners, including young children.

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